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Necklace - Oman

Posted by Peter Hoesli on January 16, 2015 at 12:55pm

This is a very rare necklace.The keys represent the "Key to Paradise" or the "Key to a Women's Heart" (I have heard both...).

Comments

Lynn Ardent January 16, 2015 at 2:30pm

Another stunning jewel for your museum. This reminds me of photographs I have seen of Jewish women from the countryside of Yemen (not Sanaa) wearing elaborate jewelry with two keys hanging down, one on either side of the shoulders. I imagine this was worn in much the same way. Congratulations!!
Peter Hoesli January 16, 2015 at 2:32pm

Thank you Lynn. Below you can find a little sister of the above necklace... With kind regards. Peter
Mustafa J. Salem January 19, 2015 at 11:41pm

Very interesting necklace. I am surprised that it is rare. A valuable item congratulations Peter
Charlotte Dakin-Norris January 20, 2015 at 9:16am

What a wonderful necklace! I love the barrel beads. What are the red beads made of?

And it's little sister is fantastic - so modern looking and very wearable.
Peter Hoesli January 20, 2015 at 7:31pm

Dear Charlotte; Many thanks for your message. These beds are made of glass. I love especially those on the necklace above. They are truly exceptional. With kind regards. Peter
ait ouakli January 21, 2015 at 2:20am

a stunning piece Peter

the gilded beads are special but the ruby glas beads are unique. rare to see them on omani jewelry

the yemen ones are more red orange and represent the coral

the keys added a nice charme to the jewel
Charlotte Dakin-Norris January 21, 2015 at 8:52am

Thank you Peter - I wondered if they were glass or coral! They compliment the gilded beads perfectly.