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Syrian Braid Ornament, reworked

Posted by Lynn Ardent on July 25, 2015 at 11:28pm

This is a Syrian braid ornament which has been reworked into a necklace with the addition of carnelian beads and silver chain extensions. I think about one and a half braid ornaments were used to make this necklace. Appears in "The Arts and Crafts of Syria" and also here: https://ethnicjewels.ning.com/photo/syrian-plait-beads

Comments

Betty July 26, 2015 at 11:34am

A very attractive way to use these old elements. I love the wear on the focal filigree beads.
Peter Hoesli July 26, 2015 at 4:19pm

Dear Lynn; This is a very nice arrangement. I am usually not a friend of rearranging jewelry into other than intended designs but this looks very good. I also like the German cut carnelians, they are setting off the silver very well. With kind regards. Peter
Lynn Ardent July 26, 2015 at 5:39pm

Dear Betty and Peter, thank you for your comments. I agree with you Peter, I originally bought this because there was enough of the original to convert back into a braid ornament and I was curious, but the arrangement is very nice and I am enjoying it as is. Does anyone know where and when dealers rearranged these old pieces? I have seen this before with the cut carnelians and Syrian and Iraqi and I assume Turkish old ornaments, rearranged.
Mustafa J. Salem July 27, 2015 at 12:09pm

Dear Lynn: The components look very old and original which makes this piece a very attractive one. The arrangement is very nice and beautiful. It certainly is a good thing to add to your collection. I like it very much