Gallery

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.

Middle eastern huge pendant

Posted by Betty on March 6, 2016 at 5:50pm

For Lynn:This battered piece is also probably Syrian...see more pics below.

Comments

Betty March 6, 2016 at 5:55pm
Lynn Ardent March 6, 2016 at 7:02pm

It's fabulous, fantastic colors... I just love it!!
ingrid Langerak March 6, 2016 at 9:34pm

Very nice piece Betty, warm, beauty in its sober decoration.
Alaa eddine SAGID March 8, 2016 at 9:53pm

Beautiful.

Yess i would vote for Syrian as well.

"Yusuf" is written on the back
Thelma March 9, 2016 at 4:55pm

A lovely piece, Betty. I like the wire work. Is it hollow?
Peter Hoesli March 15, 2016 at 10:19pm

Dear Betty; What a lovely necklace. I have seen this shape and size of amulets also in Yemeni jewelry. There, they would have usually at least 3 of these large pendants arranged. Unfortunately, I never came across a nice version of those. I really like this piece. It has lived and the beautiful stones and beads are complimenting it so well. With kind regards. Peter
Betty March 26, 2016 at 8:06pm

Thank you everyone -especially for the translation, Alaa! Does it mean it was worn by a man, or is Yusuf the maker?

It's not three dimensional Thelma, just a flat triangular piece. Unfortunately the loops for the dangles have been broken off, but I agree with Peter, it has lived and that is what makes it attractive.