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Russian, Moroccan, Mauritanian and ? Necklace (detail).

Posted by Frankie Carter on July 20, 2014 at 11:49am

Showing rare Mauritanian carved phenolic resin and three Moroccan coin silver beads in the central body. The latter purchased in Morocco in 1943.

Comments

Toya July 20, 2014 at 4:39pm

You are the queen of amber! I like the way the carved beads echo the patterns of the silver ones.
Frankie Carter July 20, 2014 at 4:51pm

Thanks, Toya. I`ve been pondering what to do with the constituents.

Given a large fortune, I`d be happy to rule the entire amber world!
ann July 24, 2014 at 9:00am

Frankie are the silver beads heavy? Great necklace.
Frankie Carter July 24, 2014 at 9:15am

@ A. Mmmmmm, not sure. Don`t think so. You might see it later this year!