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Silver pendant with turquoise and carnalian. Uzbekistan or Persia.

Posted by Akkie on January 3, 2013 at 12:00pm

This heavy piece has double face. There are green and blue turquoise beads around a carnelian one.These are said to be representing both the five pillars of Islam.

Comments

ait ouakli January 3, 2013 at 1:17pm

beautiful piece. i like the form and the colors
Marie-Ange January 3, 2013 at 1:35pm

Lovely pendant, there are matching bracelets like this to be found.
Akkie January 3, 2013 at 7:27pm

Thanks very much for the comments. This pendant I have had a few years ago as a sign of apprciation!! I find it very beautiful, but it is difficult to wear. Too heavy! It is true Marie Ange in the same pattern you can find bracelets. I know a few different types.
Rajumaanar August 12, 2013 at 3:09am

I have this identical pendant. Double sided, but the 5 carnelian stones are in a different order. Makes sense for them to be the 5 pillars of islam. I always wondered why they used so much material to make both sides identical? I strung mine with some carved turquoise beads of similar hue and some old silver beads, and enjoy wearing it.

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