Necklace-Earrings - Oman - Gallery

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Necklace-Earrings - Oman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on November 21, 2015 at 2:28pm

Very nice and old piece! Instead of the usual coral/coral imitation beads, gold beads are arranged, which cannot be seen very often.The chain was arranged later to wear it around the neck. However, this piece is usually fastened on the head gear.

Comments

Tesori Orientali November 21, 2015 at 6:36pm

Peter ..this is gorgeous….congrats ….

i wanna make a comparison since you work in restaurant business as far i understood….

so… you get this magnificent pieces that you are in the right place …it's like if you wanna have great orecchiette ..you have to come to Puglia where i come from !!! ;)))

Best

Angelo
Peter Hoesli November 22, 2015 at 8:58am

Dear Angelo; You are right. Being on site has definitely its advantages. However, it is not always easy to be away from home. I am missing my silver collection here in Saudi Arabia! There are a few shops which have some nice jewelry, however, these are scarce. I have seen a stunning Saudi veil and a Yemeni silver belt with dagger. However, both are very expensive.... With kind regards. Peter

PS: I am the General Manager of the Moevenpick Hotel in Al Khobar...
Thelma November 27, 2015 at 12:47pm

This is splendid, Peter. The two pendants look like earrings. Is it possible that the piece originally was suspended from the earrings and worn under the chin? It looks very like the earring necklaces that come from Sur.
Peter Hoesli November 27, 2015 at 12:52pm

Dear Thelma; Many thanks for your message. As mentioned above, it is exactly what you say. The necklace was worn under the chin, fastened to the headgear where also the matching earrings were fastened to. With kind regards. Peter
Marie-Ange December 18, 2015 at 12:31pm

Peter, I always enjoy your Oman collection best, here again a stunning piece, thanks for showing!