Yemen neck with coral beads wrapped

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Yemen neck with coral beads wrapped

Posted by Linda Pastorino on July 21, 2011 at 8:34am

similar in style to above a bit more detailed and well executed the superior example although so far only two found of this style

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Joost Daalder July 21, 2011 at 1:42pm

When you find a third, Linda, I'd definitely like to know. I really do love this greatly - but then, you have other buyers, too, I know! I remember your showing it to me some time after the sale and my feeling (as I still do) real envy of the new owner. It's a wonderful combination - and everyone seeing it on the FB "Ethnic Jewellery and Adornment" page absolutely adores it.
Joost Daalder July 21, 2011 at 1:44pm

This, I personally feel, is ONE, at any rate, that Sarah should feature, as I know that most people like it greatly, while it is not a well known type.
Joost Daalder July 21, 2011 at 3:20pm

It's the silver work on the beads which is particularly gripping here, together with their size and those of the red "blocks". Great piece!
Linda Pastorino July 21, 2011 at 3:28pm

This one also was a hard one to let go. When I put something on and don't want to take it off it's bad. Sometimes I wear it a few days but then it becomes more difficult as I know in certain cases like this I would want it. I would have kept this a few years ago if not for the issues of late. At any rate yes, if I find another one or this client decides to let it go I will let you know! This in my opinion is better than the other one because of the slight trace of gilt on it, makes it richer looking. The other is the added small granulated flowers, the shaped areas of flower design around each bead having a finer grade of filigree than the other that was obvious in person. The other one was really nice, but this had the x factor and jumped out at you. I also think the bead proportion and scale (a bit larger ) is better on this one and the lumpyness on the beaded beads makes it less stagnent on this version and more like corn. The other one was a bit mechanical.
Joost Daalder July 30, 2011 at 5:24pm

I agree entirely with your analysis of this, Linda, and I don't think I can at the moment think of a more appealing piece from Yemen, and like it more than most necklaces from other cultures too, that I have seen of late. it is really especially attractive. So- although currently we don't intend to buy anything - if you do get one as good as this I would like to know, please.

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Yemen neck with coral beads wrapped

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