A digital archive showcasing the extensive collection of jewellery and adornment images shared on the former Ethnic Jewels Ning site over the years. These images have significantly enriched discussions on cultural adornment and its global dispersion.
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This is a necklace or chin chain from South Yemen which Marjorie Ransom places in Shabwa. They were worn as a choker, or falling just beneath the chin. It is gorgeous, did you buy it?
Thank you, Lynn. I read about their use as a chin chain, but when you are holding it in hand it is hard to imagine how it could have been held in place because of the substantial weight...
And yes, it's mine. I just couldn't resist, but may have to sell it again ... First I will have to think about cleaning it, I am sure it'll shine up nicely after some polishing. The previous owner must have poured a completed scent bottle over it :-)) It's quite overwhelming.
Congratulations Betty! It is gorgeous. I hope you can remove the smell and enjoy this lovely necklace.
Attractive necklace, beautiful craft, It is nice that you add this very nice piece to your collection. Congratulations Betty.
Thank you Mustafa!
Thank you, Peter.
I am not sure if the red stone is agate or glass paste, but I also love the way they are integrated in the chains. Apart from one bell that has its lower half missing, it is a complete piece.
What a great source of information this forum is! Just found a picture of a similar piece posted by Nada a while ago confirming my suspicion that the outermost chains were originally arranged differently:
https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/140
This is like one i have now for sale an is from Shabwa area Habbn and Ataq i think
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