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Necklace of silver coins

Posted by Preethi on December 21, 2012 at 10:44am
Necklace with over 150 silver coins of 2 annas, from India, depicting Victoria, Edward VII and George V. Coins range from the late 1800’s to early 1900’s.255 grams in weight, good quality silver, strung on silver wire.
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  • Preethi December 21, 2012 at 10:49am

    Thanks Rami! Well, this is not exactly a discreet necklace, so indiscreet words are allowed :) I wore it once at an evening in a brewery - great shock value!

    It's from India.

  • ait ouakli December 21, 2012 at 10:51am

    very beautiful preethi. unusual piece. i know that the kashimiris in weddings , wear this kind of jewelry as head pieces ( in gold )

  • ait ouakli December 21, 2012 at 10:52am

    do you know from where it is ??

    splendid, sample but very impressif

  • Marie-Ange December 21, 2012 at 1:04pm

    Wow this is a gorgeous necklace indeed, great find wherever you bought it!!

  • Preethi December 21, 2012 at 4:51pm

    Hard to pin it to a region. Coin necklaces of various styles are used throughout the country. I bought this on ebay, actually.

  • Akkie December 21, 2012 at 7:22pm
    Superb, great find.
  • Frankie Carter January 12, 2013 at 3:31pm

    Quite the most spectacular coin necklace I have ever clapped eyes on, Preethi. By a long way!

    Another successful buy on eBay. It can be a great resource.

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