Hi all. I am just starting to get into Asian and Middle Eastern/African jewelry. I just acquired this necklace and have no idea where it's from. It is sterling silver with either Faturan or bakelite beads. Any help would be greatly appreiated.
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Sorry for vanishing for a month but family issues come first. My question to all is what do you think my necklace is worth? If I wanted to sell it what would be a fair price? Thank you in advance for your advice.
I second Lynn's idea, these are contemporary or at most vintage necklaces, definetely Indian from Lyn's example which is strikingly similar to yours Keith!!
The other possible theory is a modern turkish necklace for the tourist market BUT with Indian made elements. The way the orange colored beads are strung is very much in a NEO-OTTOMAN way, i mean in a way that is reminescent of the old Turkish/Levant amber beads and how they were used to construct a necklace!
I don't remember one but I will take a look tomorrow!
Is there a maker's mark on the back of the hook & eye ends of your necklace?
Here is a picture of my similar necklace.
Lynn, thank you for the information. I have a lot to learn. My primary focus up to this point has been Native American jewelry.
I have a necklace that has some of these same beads. I believe it is contemporary to vintage, made in India, using traditional techniques to make the beads by hand and apply granulation to them. I will add that on my necklace, it is obviously Indian as it has a central amulet in a traditional shape with peacock designs.