At long last...

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At long last...

Posted by Betty on June 27, 2015 at 1:35pm

I have been looking for a Rashaida cuff for ages, and was really happy when I found this. It has a few dings and dents, but is overall in great shape. Wonderfully silky to touch. I've hardly taken it off ever since I got it...

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ingrid Langerak June 27, 2015 at 1:57pm

Absolute a beauty!
Mustafa J. Salem June 27, 2015 at 3:18pm

Congratulations Betty. It is a beautiful bracelet with lots of professional work and nice patina. The fact that it is old makes it even more valuable and attractive. I am pleased that you got what you were looking for.

Best wishes Mustafa
Lynn Ardent June 27, 2015 at 3:23pm

Oh Betty, it is absolutely GORGEOUS. Many congratulations!! I love the huge worn granules. I love these bracelets and also am really looking forward to having them someday. My package that the post lost had a matched pair. :( :( But I am very happy for you!!
Lynn Ardent June 27, 2015 at 3:28pm

Betty, a close match to this bracelet, probably made by the same person, is currently offered for sale. I will PM you the listing...
Betty June 27, 2015 at 3:55pm

Thank you, Ingrid, Mustafa and Lynn. It really was a lucky find in many ways (just the type I love, fantastic price, perfect size) ... It's a quite impressive piece. The inner diameter is about 6 x 5.5cm, quite large for this type of bracelet, 4.5cm wide and weighing 132 grams.

I am so sorry that it reminds you of your lost package Lynn, but I am sure you will find a wonderful example or pair one day! (Maybe my finding this one is once more a good foreboding:))

Thanks a lot for pointing the bracelets little sister - I just had a look, and you are right: the decoration is almost identical. I just fear it would be too small for me :-(
Anjali June 27, 2015 at 3:57pm

What a beauty! Wonderful photo, too. It glows!
Ethnic Embellishments June 27, 2015 at 6:48pm

Fantastic piece Betty! I too have been looking for the "right one" of this style for years. I'm still searching!
Frankie Carter June 28, 2015 at 8:53am

Can't top other comments, Betty - it's a true beauty!
Betty June 28, 2015 at 12:39pm

Thank you Hillary and Frankie.

@Hillary: I am sure the right piece will come along your way one day - found this totally unexpectedly...
Rolf June 30, 2015 at 7:59am

Waoh

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