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  Peter Hoesli May 19, 2013 at 7:22pm

  Dear Mohamad: This unit is very nice - I love it! With kind regards. Peter
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  Mohamad Eid Zantout May 19, 2013 at 9:24pm

  Thank you peter
  I ned your advice here. I saw some of these having gold for the top piece but the dealer insited that this kind comes with silver only. Would help in this
  
  Thank you
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  Peter Hoesli May 20, 2013 at 5:05am

  Dear Mohamad: this is a very nice set and to have the top pieces in silver only is correct. I have posted some of these as well. I understand from reading and also many hours discussions with silver dealers in Oman, that gold was applied only later and that the really really old pieces are silver only. I like this unit very much. By the way, there is a very good book available with a great displays of the various jewelry available, explaining their origin and on what one has to concentrate when buying. I cannot remember the title or author of the book as I have it at my home in Europe. However, I will find out later and let you know. In my opinion, this is the best book available on Omani jewelry and written by a really passionate collector. With kind regards. Peter
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  Eva Baby May 20, 2013 at 10:57am

  here again are the earrings, I liked on the other picture! (Or at least similar ones).
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  Mohamad Eid Zantout May 20, 2013 at 5:58pm

  Thank you very much for this information and your concern.
  
  It would be great if you share with us the name of the book.
  I have a small book with little information only.
  
  Thank you much apppreciated
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  Peter Hoesli May 20, 2013 at 7:10pm

  Dear Mohamad: I was just able to get the details of this book, which are as follows:

  Disappearing Treasures of Oman:
  A Fascinating Story and Guide to
  Antique Bedouin Artefacts
  by Avelyn Forster

  In my humble opinion, this is the best book I have ever come across about Omani jewelry. By the way, Tarek has the book signed by Mrs Avelyn Forster and refers to it a lot.

  Have a great evening.

  Peter
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  Mohamad Eid Zantout May 20, 2013 at 8:17pm

  Thank you very much for this peter
  Hopefully will find a copy of this
  
  All the best
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  Harald May 23, 2013 at 10:21pm

  Avelyn Foster's book is very nice but does not have so many examples of Oman jewelry. Oman adorned has many pictures.  But the pictures of people that do wear the jewelry are no "field-photos" but pictures of models used to wear the items. That is a pity!
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  Harald May 23, 2013 at 10:22pm

  A very nice set you have got!