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Betty, I agree with Peter. This is a very beautiful necklace and very wearable. And from the patina, it looks old as well. A desirable piece.
Thank you Thelma and Peter.
It looks lovely when worn. I also believe it is a piece that was especially made for the person who ordered it or received it as a gift,perhaps. Last night I had a look at my Armenian belt buckle from Mardin and on comparison the workmanship is very similar...
I have just got some additional info from the previous owner today. He actually purchased it along with a number of antique Ottoman-Turkish items from a lady with Hungarian ancestors. I remember seeing some some of the other items from this lot such as a travel writing set etc... However, it doesn't really help much with the provenience of this beauty.
Hello Betty, I'm afraid I can't add much to the discussion. The work looks Ottoman to me (ca. 1850-1900), and the star and beads show definitely an urban style/fashion. However, its general design is peculiar, and I don't remember seeing anything (even remotely) similar ever. So, the search stays open... With kind regards, JM.
Dear Jean-Marie, thanks a lot for your comment. It's helpful to know that you would also place it within the Ottoman world. I agree that it must be an urban style - maybe, as Peter suggested, made to order. I just fell in love with it immediately... maybe I can find out more one day. Best regards, Betty
I am not a 100% sure, but I think I found its origin in a quite different corner... it might be made up of components of an old Sardinian Rosary and other traditional Sardinian jewelry elements:
Dear Betty; WOW, this is great news. I must say these rosaries look absolutely gorgeous! With kind regards. Peter