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Somt Necklace - Oman

This necklace is featuring beautiful side discs, which are matching the center disc but obviously represent a cheaper version to the Maria Theresa Thalers, which can commonly be seen on such necklaces. The disc is featuring gorgeous engraved back decoration with the djinn (Witch of Bahla - Bahla is a beautiful village with a Unesco World Heritage Fort, approximately 40km from Nizwa) and protective verses.
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  • 2506034585?profile=RESIZE_1024x1024Reverse side of center disc.

  • I like this simple and elegant version very much, especially because the silver is wonderfully worn. Congratulations, Peter.

  • This is such a special necklace- so work and loved with amazing patina and wear.  I really like the center pendant with its floral design and intricacies on the reverse.  

  • Dear Peter, a million thanks for all the photos you have shared via this site. While I'm travelling in Oman, they are a wonderful resource, and help set a benchmark - very valuable when looking through piles and piles of silver :)

    Indeed, those side discs are wonderful. I also think that the koranic verse on the back, written in concentric circles looks wonderful - haven't come across one of that type yet.

  • Dear Preethi: Many thanks for your message. Oh, piles of silver... I have purchased this particular unit in Nizwa. I did not buy much in Nizwa but mostly in Muttrah. Anyhow, I am sure that you will come across a necklace with a beautifully inscribed disc somewhere during your trip. I wish you good luck. With kind regards. Peter

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