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Past and Present

Posted by Lynn Ardent on January 11, 2016 at 9:06pm

Here is an interesting comparison of two traditional bracelets from Oman. The one on the left is an old silver bracelet, made and worn before gold became the preferred metal. The one on the right is nearly the same design, re-interpreted and executed in 21 carat gold. Interestingly the gold bracelet is only a bit lighter than the silver one!!

Comments

Peter Hoesli January 14, 2016 at 12:21am

Very nice. I clearly prefer the silver version. With kind regards. Peter
Nada January 14, 2016 at 7:30am

I agree. Silver shows its age and beauty in infinitely deeper fashion than gold.
Thelma January 14, 2016 at 12:26pm

Yes, I love the silver one. But maybe the gold one will develop an interesting character with use over time.