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Mysterious necklace

Posted by Alaa eddine SAGID on January 23, 2016 at 5:38pm
Can anyone ID this piece ? Many aspects made me think of a Balkan or Greek origin...Lynn kindly suggested a Kurdish attribution. Any insight. With many thanx.
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  • Ethnic Embellishments January 23, 2016 at 7:09pm

    The hook looks like it is from a Palestinian men's watch chain.

  • Peter Hoesli January 24, 2016 at 6:58am

    2506033225?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024Dear Alaa; When I saw the photo of this beautiful necklace, a Palestinian men's watch chain came to my mind as well immediately. The connections between the individual pieces reminds me of Bulgarian necklaces, which are constructed in this way. Then again, I did not see much fish necklaces circulating in this region. The fish pendants and round dangles reminded me of my Afghani necklace, a photo of which I herewith attach. I believe that it is Ottoman with some exterior influences... a fabulous piece! Congratulations. Peter

     

  • Alaa eddine SAGID January 24, 2016 at 8:24pm

    Thanx hillary and peter. it is indeed a puzzling piece

  • Betty January 2, 2017 at 1:32pm

    Just stumbled across this again. It also reminds me of Armenian jewelry...

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