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Moroccan Silver Bracelets

Posted by Brooke Benoit on June 26, 2016 at 1:05pm

These are both ram's heads, but the one on the right has lovely fluffy fur and the one on the left doesn't or is worn down more? Not sure what the differences mean as far as age and where made.

Comments

Paul November 13, 2016 at 5:07pm

Hallo,

the ram`s head means 800/1000 grade of silver. The style of the patterns are urban and often from the region of Essouira and Rabat, but meanwhile you can find it all over Morocco.

Best regards

Paul
Brooke Benoit January 23, 2017 at 7:43pm

Thank you Paul
SARAH CORBETT January 23, 2017 at 9:14pm

It is just due to wear. If you use a loupe you may see a small Letter M or F etched into the corner of the mark to signify the Marrakech or Fes assay.