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Ah, I see that by July 2011 I had arrived at what I now think is pretty much the right conclusion. These were, I think, likely enough made in Russia itself, but the Caucasus is certainly also a possibility. I think they MAY have been made for clients in Bukhara but am no longer sure of that, even. In other words, I think it is possible that these have nothing whatever to do with Uzbekistan/Bukhara at all.
I don't know yet where these were made or worn but I have not to date seen one photo of anyone in any old photos with them. and or no books on any Caucasian jewelry have this style shape. Remember there is a bump group that is the same as this with the same granulated surface as the belt and ring posted. I think this shape was made with differing surfaces but used and worn where is still a mystery. I have not seen in even places like Kazan and Tartar areas where again Russan enameling on jewelry was used. again different shapes on bracelets and palette of colors differed.