{"title":"Unique Pendants","description":"\u003cp\u003eRita discovered many unique ethnographic amulets and pendants during her travels, seeking them out as these pendants were essential design elements in her necklaces. She favored using old silver pendants, stone pendants, and unusual amulets from just about everywhere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendants in this section were sourced from many destinations, including Egypt, Afghanistan, Morocco, Mauritania, Libya, Italy, Tunisia, Mali, Hong Kong, Israel, Oman, Jordan, China, Mexico, Central Asia, the Balkans, Ethiopia, the Caucasus, Nigeria, Syria, and Yemen. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pendant-item-330a","title":"Three Traditional Antique Faux Amber Resin Cigarette Holders from Egypt \/ North Africa - Rita Okrent Collection (P330a)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThree antique collectible traditional cigarette holders. Sold as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced by Rita in Cairo in the 1980's, but could be from Libya or elsewhere in North Africa. Might be used as pendants or part of your fabulous collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade from Bakelite or resin. Not amber.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Used, good. Narrow brown-orange holder has wear on edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Early to mid 20th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Sizes vary - shortest weighs 13.75 grams and measures 3.5 cm long. Darker larger measures 5.6 cm and weighs 15 grams. Narrow (brown \/ orange) larger weighs 8.7 grams and measures 6.4 cm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 330a\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853557708,"sku":"Pendant Item 330a","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_0257_09f754c5-67d8-4c17-9664-d3a84956e173.jpg?v=1756138584"},{"product_id":"pendant-item-011a","title":"Antique Silver Pendant, Hallmarked 1925, Marrakech - Rita Okrent Collection (P011)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge Antique hallmarked 1925 pendant, Marrakech.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2.5\" x 3.5\" \/ 62mm x 85mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely detailing, beautiful work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePendant Item 011\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853839116,"sku":"Pendant Item 011","price":74.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/generated_file_0.53574000_1603755325.jpg?v=1603755330"},{"product_id":"pendant-item-548","title":"Mauritanian Gilt Silver Gold Washed Hair Ornaments - Rita Okrent Collection (P548)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMauritanian Gilt Silver Gold Washed Hair Ornaments. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese hair ornaments come from the Tukolor peoples of Senegal and Mauritania. They are hard to find and very special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be useful as jewelry supplies in necklaces or earrings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHole at top. 20mm tall x 17mm wide each. Early to mid-20th Century.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSold separately. Photos representative of available pendants. We will choose those in the best condition for your order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the collection of these at the Smithsonian Museum for African Art:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ehttps:\/\/africa.si.edu\/collections\/view\/objects\/asitem\/Objects@18797\/23\/title-asc?t:state:flow=36c3f403-33cd-4da2-90d2-e12739084183\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ehttps:\/\/africa.si.edu\/collections\/view\/objects\/asitem\/Objects@18797\/35\/title-asc?t:state:flow=3ae5c544-2982-480a-af0f-e45fd1dffe9f\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePendant Item 548\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45853860108,"sku":"Pendant Item 548","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/CDEE50E1-444A-425B-868B-8DAB296B19C3_1_201_a.jpg?v=1609954062"},{"product_id":"large-antique-worn-silver-hair-perfume-amulet-anti-atlas-region-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p631","title":"Large Antique Worn Silver Hair Perfume Amulet, Anti Atlas Region, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P631)","description":"\u003cp\u003eWell worn silver hair \/ head jewels from the Anti Atlas region of Morocco, worn to disseminate perfume and to absorb the fragrance into the hair of the wearer. Would have been either braided into the hair or suspended from a braid, and would contain fabric that had been soaked in scented oil.*\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese amulets may have been soldered closed later \/ used in a different manner with scent injected inside. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely wear and patina. Both are very similar, with extra wear on loops.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e51.1 grams. 2.5 inches from top to bottom, 1 inch across.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs seen on page 109 of Silver \u0026amp; Frankincense, by Sigrid van Roode.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 631\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":134246989836,"sku":"Pendant Item 631","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/D5E699D3-E756-4940-B41C-68312D5B5086_1_105_c.jpg?v=1751481053"},{"product_id":"antique-circular-kuchi-afghani-pendant-with-red-and-green-settings-and-dangles-p561","title":"Antique Circular Kuchi Afghani Pendant with Red and Green Settings and Dangles - Rita Okrent Collectinon (P109)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAntique Afghani Pendant with Red and Green Settings and Dangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e From Rita's personal design collection and workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2.75 inches wide (70mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNice wear and patina. Some mending evident. a few cabachons are missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 109\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1399437197324,"sku":"Pendant Item 109","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/generated_file_0.71917500_1602552689.jpg?v=1602552719"},{"product_id":"old-mauritanian-silver-and-gilt-silver-boghdod-southern-cross-pendants-rita-okrent-collection-p581","title":"Old Mauritanian Gilded Silver Boghdod\/Southern Cross Pendants - Rita Okrent Collection (P581)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely old Mauritanian Southern Cross \/ Boghdod Cross amulets. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSold individually. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eUsed by the Tukulor people of Mauritania and Senegal as hair amulets and temporal pendants or on wedding necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Southern Cross is a star constellation in the southern sky used for navigation by nomadic people.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAmulets range from 12.5mm to 16mm tall. 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A very handsome piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis particular tcherot amulet has a hole through the top but no hooks. 6 cm at top. 7.6 cm top to middle bottom. 4 cm at smallest part of width.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTcherot typically contain small objects with amulet properties and carefully folded magical formulas as well as verses from the Koran, all designed to protect and strengthen the wearer or to ensure her fertility. A Tuareg girl receives her first Tcherot from her mother at the age of seventeen. (from the book \"African Beads, Jewels of a Continent\" by Evelyn Simak)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlso, see this article to learn more:\u003cspan class=\"Apple-converted-space\"\u003e  \u003c\/span\u003ehttp:\/\/www.ornamentmagazine.org\/blog\/tuareg-jewelry-volume-403\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant Item 642f\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":21092563058773,"sku":"","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/image_fee29859-830a-4382-b3dd-a80d18ad2062.jpg?v=1571609620"},{"product_id":"protective-leather-amulet-decorated-with-lovely-antique-berber-silver-focal-bead-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p687","title":"Protective Leather Amulet Decorated with Lovely Antique Berber Silver Focal Bead, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P687)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely vintage leather amulet from Morocco with large antique silver Berber focal bead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant decorated with inexpensive faux amazonite green beads and faux coral orange beads.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLovely antique or vintage large silver bead with worn enamel and patina as main decoration.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe leather portion of this amulet is not very worn and is likely to have been designed more recently using the much older focal bead.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMeasures 8.4 cm \/ 3.3 inches tall. 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Weighs 46.2 grams. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eApproximately 2.4 inches (6 cm) across and 2 inches (51mm) top to bottom.\u003cbr\u003eCirca early 1900’s. Wonderful soft patina and wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA very special piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 756\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32877906493525,"sku":"Pendant Item 756","price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/7AAA19BE-FC5A-417E-98A3-5920650DA4B5_1_105_c.jpg?v=1605421953"},{"product_id":"lovely-vintage-filigree-silver-khamsa-pendant-from-yemeni-silversmiths-rita-okrent-collection-p318","title":"Lovely Vintage Filigree Silver Khamsa Pendant from Yemeni Silversmiths - Rita Okrent Collection (P318)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade Silver Filigree Hamsa.\u003cbr\u003eOrigin unknown.  Circa mid 1900's.\u003cbr\u003eGlass faux stone cabochon. Khamsa has granulation and solid bottom bails.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Measurements: 12.70 grams, 65mm from top of loop to bottom loops.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant Item 318\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39540946305109,"sku":"Pendant Item 318","price":72.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/PhotoRoom_20210822_131712.jpg?v=1741815227"},{"product_id":"idar-oberstein-agate-talhakimt-tanfouk-amulets-sold-individually-rita-okrent-collection-p954","title":"Idar Oberstein Agate Talhakimt Tanfouk Amulets, Sold Individually - Rita Okrent Collection (P954)","description":"\u003cp\u003eOld Tuareg agate talhakimt \/ tanfouk amulets \/ rings. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTalhakimt are amulets worn by the fierce nomadic Berber Tuareg people of Saharan Africa to avert evil and illness. They are also worn as hair ornaments. Traditionally, young Tuareg men wear numerous talhakimt around their fingers to create a clinking noise when hit together, intending to call the attention of young women to courtship.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eManufactured in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, from Brazilian agate, and exported to Africa for trade purposes.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSold individually. Wonderful as focal pendants! Circa Mid 20th century\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvg. Length - 6.5 cm \/ 2.6 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvg Width - 3.4cm \/ 1.3 inches\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAvg Weight .48 oz \/ 12.7 grams\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTotal Weight 58.3 grams \/ 2.05 oz.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLet me know of any preferred size requirements. Photos are examples. Your amulet will resemble them closely.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollected in Mali.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant Item 954\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTo see all the items in our RitaOkrentCollection shop, please go to https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/shop\/ritaokrentcollection\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlso see more of Rita's extensive collection of beads, pendants, textiles, and ethnic art at our website, RitaOkrent.com\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39655965196373,"sku":"Pendant item 954","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/18F54906-DCB8-4D43-AE34-1F27799C929A_1_201_a.jpg?v=1739248375"},{"product_id":"pair-of-silver-decorative-ear-plug-earrings-india-rita-okrent-collection-p679b","title":"Pair of Silver Decorative Ear Plug Earrings, India - RIta Okrent Collection (P679b)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage silver ear plug earrings, from India.  Worn in lobes by tribal people of Rajasthan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely silver decoration and design. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1950's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for jewelry design. Could be wrapped and used as pendant.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight: 9.8 grams (both).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 27mm diameter front, 1.95mm back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 679b\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39672038031445,"sku":"Pendant Item 679b","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/77292A9A-933F-4F0F-AD55-11F32A370D8B_1_105_c.jpg?v=1641758859"},{"product_id":"rare-mauritanian-gold-plated-temporal-ornaments-sold-individually-rita-okrent-collection-p769","title":"Rare Mauritanian Gold Plated Temporal Ornaments, Sold Individually - Rita Okrent Collection (P769)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare old gilded Mauritanian temporal or hair adornments, with intricate granulation and silver work and with holes in their centers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis type of temporal pendant is fairly rare and very special.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese do not match exactly, but could be used together in a design. Higher silver. All have wear, dents and imperfections due to use and age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo backs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca mid 1900's or earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeigh approximately 1.9 grams each. Approximately 18mm diameters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendants in photos are examples. Yours will resemble them closely. 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For extra protection!! \u003cbr\u003eIt is also quite old, likely to be more than 100 years old and possibly as much as 125 years old. Some wear, commensurate with age, but very useable as jewelry supply or a gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 7.1 cm tall including bail. 4 cm wide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 9.15 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 956\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39940614586453,"sku":"Pendant Item 956","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/45D637D5-E0EA-4A6B-AACF-4CF978B92B4C_1_105_c_e0aaf58f-b9f2-4428-9221-02e6467bbdb7.jpg?v=1645380816"},{"product_id":"choice-of-berber-silver-perfume-amulets-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p635ef","title":"Choice of Berber Silver Perfume Amulets, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P635ef)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage silver \/ silver alloy perfume amulet from Morocco. Perfume has been an essential part of Middle Eastern\/North African culture and has many uses and applications.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis type of amulet would typically hang from a Fibula and be filled with a piece of wool soaked in an interesting perfumed substance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLots of charm and patina. Great for use as focal pendants. Really nice etching and designs on each. Circa 1960's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmulet F is a little narrower than E and a little lighter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE: 19.56 grams. Measures 2.89 inches\/7.3cm tall \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eF: 14.24 grams, Measures 2.83 inches\/7.18cm tall. (available)\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: both have some extra patina\/staining on one panel which I can't easily remove with a dry silver cloth. May be removable with different solution. Some dents on one seam at bottom on Amulet F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBails on top.  Bail on top of Amulet E needs to be replaced. Bail on top of Amulet F is bent but works. Both amulets have 4 loops at bottom and are ready for your favorite dangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrice accommodates wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee examples of similar perfume amulets in Sigrid Roode's reference book on the subject:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf HOpgu mfMhoc hNKfZe\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjs1dz33O_tAhUEqJ4KHcz9DmgQ3B0oATAXegQIFRAL\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eSilver and Frankincense: Scent and Personal Adornment in the Arab World\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"qrShPb kno-ecr-pt PZPZlf HOpgu mfMhoc hNKfZe\" data-local-attribute=\"d3bn\" data-attrid=\"title\" data-ved=\"2ahUKEwjs1dz33O_tAhUEqJ4KHcz9DmgQ3B0oATAXegQIFRAL\"\u003ePendant Item 635ef\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"E","offer_id":40006748930133,"sku":"Pendant Item 635ef","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"F","offer_id":40006748962901,"sku":"Pendant Item 635ef-2","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_1373.jpg?v=1761182973"},{"product_id":"antique-glass-talhakimt-tanfouk-pendants-from-the-sahara-rita-okrent-collection-p764","title":"Antique Glass Talhakimt Tanfouk Pendants from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (P764)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA selection of antique, colorful glass talhakimt - tanfouk amulets from the West African Trade. Circa early 1900's.\u003cbr\u003eGlass talhakimt pendants were produced by both the French and Czech-Bohemian bead industries during the trade bead era, in this case between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were exported mainly to West Africa, where they were believed to have amuletic properties, including for fertility. Mauritanian women wore them in elaborate headdresses, plaited into long braids.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral colors available. Amulets have striped and cross hair pattern. \u003cbr\u003eCondition: These amulets are in very good condition, though some have dirt \/ wear.\u003cbr\u003eSize: Pendant sizes vary between 2-2.25 inches \/ 5- 5.7 cm tall.\u003cbr\u003ePhotos are representative of available amulets. Your amulet will resemble the representative photo closely. \u003cbr\u003eNote: shades may vary depending on monitor\/screen settings.\u003cbr\u003ePendant Item 764\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Green","offer_id":40007159414869,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"White","offer_id":40007159218261,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Yellow","offer_id":49157214634286,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Red","offer_id":40007159283797,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Navy - Dark Blue","offer_id":49358683603246,"sku":"","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Deep Blue","offer_id":49506047230254,"sku":null,"price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Cornflower blue","offer_id":40007254310997,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Baby Blue","offer_id":40007159316565,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Teal Blue","offer_id":40007159251029,"sku":"Pendant Item 764","price":14.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Knotted on cord - wearable - made to order","offer_id":50945331495214,"sku":null,"price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_0097.jpg?v=1767986480"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-chain-with-pendants-from-ritas-design-room-rita-okrent-collection-p876","title":"Antique Silver Chain with Pendants from Rita's Design Room - Rita Okrent Collection (P876)","description":"\u003cp\u003eLovely antique\/ old silver chain adorned with unique pendants from Rita's design room. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain is adorned with an antique partial pendant with granulation that looks like it's from Yemen or Turkey. At some point, Rita attached an antique brass flower hat pin or pendant from her travels to European flea markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe chain is 17 inches long and would be great for your jewelry designs. The brass flower has hanging chains and a dangle as decoration and is adorned with a central stone or glass cabachon. It measures 3.5 cm\/1.4 inches across.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e55 grams. 33 grams not including brass pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 876\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40375139237973,"sku":"Pendant Item 876","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/products\/2CEC5B91-1515-4D0E-9E6C-8570BAB608CC_1_105_c.jpg?v=1665446592"},{"product_id":"choice-of-vintage-mother-of-pearl-gilgit-buttons-rita-okrent-collection-p904","title":"Choice of Vintage Mother of Pearl Gilgit Buttons - Rita Okrent Collection (P904)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoice of vintage mother-of-pearl shell buttons, called “tany”or “Gilgit buttons”, from the mountain village of Gilgit in northern Pakistan. These buttons have been worn as ornaments and protective amulets adorning dresses and hats for generations. Each one is unique and different. Most have two holes for fastening (or use as focal pendant).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSold individually. Please let me know which button(s) you prefer in note on your order (A-J).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e B, D, E and F are AVAILABLE.  \u003cbr\u003eA, C, J, G and H are SOLD.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasure 1.75-2 inches each (4.445 cm to 5.08 cm) diameter. Weigh in range of 13-19 grams each.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePendant Item 904\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46184487256366,"sku":"Pendant Item 904","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/9DB2152D-08A3-475D-9EDE-3FF2D7DA7DA7_1_105_c.jpg?v=1706987920"},{"product_id":"large-egyptian-zar-amulet-with-star-of-david-seal-of-solomon-and-dangles-rita-okrent-collection-p909","title":"Large Egyptian Zar Amulet with Star of David \/ Seal of Solomon and Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (P909)","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eA highly collectible Zar amulet used in traditional Zar ceremonies in Egypt. Decorated with the Seal of Solomon (Star of David) on the front with a Koranic Arabic inscription, and a Koranic Arabic inscription on back (Throne verse?). The Throne Verse is one of the best-known verses of the Quran and is widely memorized and displayed in the Muslim World and recited to ward off evil.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCollected by Rita in Egypt in the 1980's. Siwa Oasis. Circa 1930's.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePierced with large hole on top. No bail. 2.35 inches.\/5.98 cm across. 27.5 grams. Mixed silver and coin silver content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eZAR AMULETS - TALISMAN\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEgyptian Zar amulets are used to ward off or appease evil spirits or demons. Zar refers to both (1) the spirts that can possess a person and cause physical and\/or psychic illness, and (2) the rites performed to appease the Zar-spirit. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEgyptian Zar rituals are neither Arab nor Islamic. A person feeling possessed might ask a sheikha (or Kudya) for help. There are many different Zar spirits who might be thought responsible for a patient’s discomfort. The sheikha might help identify which demon(s) need to be appeased. The Zar amulets would be worn during and after a Zar ceremony — sometimes for rest of the patient’s life. They are generally all engraved on both sides — one side covered with an inscription, the other side shows either Arabic text or the demons against whom the particular amulet is thought to be effective. The amulet would be worn with pictorial side towards the body. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMost Zar amulets are round, disk-like, called “higab qalb” which literally means “amulet for the heart”, implying that it is regarded as protection of a person’s peace of mind.  Most all of Zar-amulets have dangling bells which are an additional means of warding off evil spirits.  \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eReferences: Similar to amulets seen in reference text, \"The Traditional Jewelry of Egypt\" (Azza Fahmy) and the text \"Silberschmuck aus Agypten\". Also see https:\/\/www.bedouinsilver.com\/zar-jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\nPendant Item 909","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46938002129198,"sku":"Pendant Item 909","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG-0581.jpg?v=1694971028"},{"product_id":"small-antique-silver-pendant-from-yemen-with-dangles-rita-okrent-collection-p846","title":"Small Antique Silver Pendant from Yemen with Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (P846)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small worn handmade antique Yemeni silver pendant that may have once been part of a larger necklace. Circa 1930's.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBail is broken and will need mending. Priced accordingly.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 8.6 grams. Measures 1.9 inches\/48 mm from top of pendant to bottom of dangles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 846\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263534186798,"sku":"Pendant Item 846","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/81DF6273-C6F7-4FCD-8AA8-8E84C6511895_1_105_c.jpg?v=1739241046"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-circular-decorated-amulet-india-rita-okrent-collection-p848","title":"Antique Silver Circular Decorated Amulet, India - Rita Okrent Collection (P848)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRepousse silver amulet from India with slight gold wash, blue glass cabachon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDamaged at top and hole in back. Indentations along edges may have been additional inset cabachons.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo through hole. 6.4 grams. 1.7\"\/4.4 cm diameter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCollected by Rita in the 1980's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 848\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47263569445166,"sku":"Pendant Item 848","price":28.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/F3D14507-9A3E-4C40-8BA8-CEA6AB23D419_1_105_c.jpg?v=1739241014"},{"product_id":"group-of-mixed-mauritanian-silver-and-gold-washed-amulets-rita-okrent-collection-p953","title":"Group of Mixed Mauritanian Silver and Gold Washed Amulets - Rita Okrent Collection (P953)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroup of 7 mixed vintage silver and gold-washed pendants and hair amulets, hand made in Mauritania.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca 1950's and later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeveral styles and finishes. 13.3 grams total. Largest amulet measures 30 mm point to point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 953\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48383520244014,"sku":"Pendant Item 953","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/FullSizeRender_5f4498ad-9019-42bb-8ea2-5d0de3299b8f.jpg?v=1741207010"},{"product_id":"traditional-tibetan-yak-bone-horse-ornament-rita-okrent-collection-p975","title":"Traditional Tibetan Yak Bone Horse Ornament - Rita Okrent Collection (P975)","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn old Tibetan horse harness accoutrement made from Yak bone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Rita's design room, sourced in the 1980's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be a very interesting focal pendant tied with cord or leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeighs 34 grams. Measures 1.87 inches\/4.7 cm in length.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 975\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48472940151086,"sku":"Pendant Item 975","price":22.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/9ED46DB0-B693-461D-871F-BC2C0FCC571E_1_201_a.jpg?v=1739240028"},{"product_id":"vintage-bakelite-mah-jong-tiles-from-hong-kong-rita-okrent-collection-p528c","title":"Vintage Bakelite Mah Jong Tiles from Hong Kong - Rita Okrent Collection (P528c)","description":"\u003cp\u003eGroup of 4 Vintage Bakelite Mah Jong Tiles from Hong Kong. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRita picked up several Mah Jong tile game sets in the 1970's in Hong Kong and used the tiles and sticks for designing earrings and pendants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCirca mid 1900's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot drilled.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePendant Item 528c\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48482837365038,"sku":"Pendant Item 528c","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/163763EC-FC62-4CFE-A17F-ED010834F292_1_102_o.jpg?v=1739239971"},{"product_id":"set-of-2-rural-kitab-pendants-kashmiri-or-afghani-rita-okrent-collection-p837","title":"Set of 2 Rural Kitab Pendants, Kashmiri or Afghani - Rita Okrent Collection (P837)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eA set of rural kitab style pendants from either Kashmir or Afghanistan.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eMade of brass with stamped designs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eOne has some denting but is useable. Both have working bails on top.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eWould make lovely focal or side pendants on a necklace.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eApprox. 1.6 x 1.4 inches \/ 4.2-2.4 cm x 3.6-4.1 cm each.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003eWeigh 11.2g and 12.3 \u003cspan style=\"font-family: inherit;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: inherit;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eg.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: #050505; color: #050505; font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-size-adjust: auto; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none; text-align: start;\"\u003ePendant Item 837\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48483277275438,"sku":"Pendant Item 837","price":24.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/791645FE-D9C7-45F5-B89E-3ACC5A08DE20_1_201_a.jpg?v=1713025866"},{"product_id":"small-metal-prayer-amulet-pendant-beads-burkina-faso-rita-okrent-collection-p955","title":"Small Metal Prayer Amulet Pendant Beads, Burkina Faso - Rita Okrent Collection (P952)","description":"\u003cp\u003eRare old metal \/ brass \/ bronze prayer amulet pendant with bails on top. A metal version of the glass or crystal holari barrel bead prayer amulets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFrom Northern Burkina Faso in West Africa. Circa 18th-19th century (200-300 years old).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUseful for design in necklaces, earrings or bracelets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually. Some variation, some have designs, and slightly different shapes and dimensions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: Size: 8.5mm (height to top of bail) (.335 inch),  17-18.5mm length  (.7inch).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWeight range: approximately 3.5g  - 4.6g each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 952\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"smaller","offer_id":49328517710126,"sku":"Pendant Item 952","price":5.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"larger","offer_id":49328517742894,"sku":"Pendant Item 953","price":7.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_017_20240811_112935.jpg?v=1739237554"},{"product_id":"round-silver-amulet-with-niello-adornment-and-hanging-coral-dangles-rita-okrent-collection-p986","title":"Round Silver Amulet with Niello Adornment and Hanging Coral Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (P986)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eA slightly domed, round, lovely silver pendant with niello etching. Adorned with 6 coral and metal dangles. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eCirca 1960's or earlier.  Sourced in Turkey in the 1980's by a dear friend of Rita.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003ePossibly originally from the Caucasus. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003ePerfect for use as a special and unusual focal pendant.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003ePendant tests 80+ silver (likely a mixed grades of silver between dangles and pendant). \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eMeasures 45mm \/ 1.77 inches diameter.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003eDangles measure 38mm\/1.5 inches. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003e20 grams. \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm xat24cr x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"html-div xdj266r x11i5rnm x1mh8g0r xexx8yu x4uap5 x18d9i69 xkhd6sd x1e56ztr\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"x193iq5w xeuugli x13faqbe x1vvkbs xlh3980 xvmahel x1n0sxbx x6prxxf xvq8zen xo1l8bm xzsf02u\"\u003ePendant Item 986\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49478235554094,"sku":"Pendant Item 986","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_023_20240930_095102_d2c7196a-b31c-4716-b008-246419fc3851.jpg?v=1728937477"},{"product_id":"silver-metal-focal-pendant-from-bridal-shower-henna-day-necklace-somalia-rita-okrent-collection-p963","title":"Silver Metal Focal Pendant from Bridal Shower Henna Day Necklace, Somalia - Rita Okrent Collection (P963)","description":"\u003cp\u003eVintage ethnic handmade silver mixed metal focal pendant from a Henna \/ Bridal shower. \u003cbr\u003eHand decorated with granulation and adorned with bell dangles.  \u003cbr\u003eA mix of copper, brass and coin silver. Collected in Cairo. Likely from Somalia.\u003cbr\u003eCondition and age: Vintage\/old - Mid 1900's or later. \u003cbr\u003eWeight: 63.26 grams \/ 2.2 oz\u003cbr\u003eMeasurements: 4.1 cm \/ 1.6 inches widest point (not including bails), 7.4 cm \/ 2.9 inches top of piece to bottom of lower bail. 4.3 inches \/11 cm top of piece to bottom of lower dangles. 1.8 cm wide at widest point including large granulation.\u003cbr\u003ePendant Item 963\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49682524799278,"sku":"Pendant Item 963","price":42.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_002_20241120_081315.jpg?v=1751736961"},{"product_id":"choice-of-leather-tuareg-tcherot-amulets-with-adornments-rita-okrent-collection-p988","title":"Choice of Leather Tuareg Tcherot Amulets with Adornments - Rita Okrent Collection (P988)","description":"\u003cp\u003eChoice of 4 very special, authentic old Tuareg tcherot which are protective talisman, worn by the Tuareg people.\u003cbr\u003eAll have unique cords and personalized extra adornment added by their owners.❤ \u003cbr\u003eCan be worn as is or used for focal pendants in your original designs.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll are double amulets. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTcherot typically contain small objects with amulet properties and carefully folded magical formulas as well as verses from the Koran, all designed to protect and strengthen the wearer or to ensure her fertility. A Tuareg girl receives her first Tcherot from her mother at the age of seventeen. (from the book \"African Beads, Jewels of a Continent\" by Evelyn Simak).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSizes vary.\u003cbr\u003eA. with striped tassles - 9.3 cm \/ 3.67 inches tall (measured from center).\u003cbr\u003eB: with blue bead - 7.4 cm \/ 3.4 inches tall (measured from center).\u003cbr\u003eC. with white, red and yellow striped cord - 8.8 cm \/ 2.9 inches tall (measured from center).\u003cbr\u003eD.  multicolor - 7.29 cm \/ 2.87 inches tall (measured from center).\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Old - Antique -  Early to mid 20th Century. Wear commensurate with age and use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg\u003ePendant Item 988 (a-d)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"A","offer_id":49761977598254,"sku":"Pendant Item 988a","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"B","offer_id":49761977631022,"sku":"Pendant Item 988b","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"C","offer_id":49761977663790,"sku":"Pendant Item 988c","price":88.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"D","offer_id":49761977696558,"sku":"Pendant Item 988d","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_1267.jpg?v=1737424209"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-anti-atlas-pendant-adorned-with-hearts-from-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p871","title":"Antique Silver Anti-Atlas Pendant Adorned with Hearts, from Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P871)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA square silver pendant from the Anti-Atlas region of Morocco. Geometric designs and heart swirls adorn this beauty. May have been attached to clothing or a necklace.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Circa 1930-40's.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Holes on top and on sides which could be used for attaching additional hanging elements.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 4.2 cm  1.65 inches wide (side to side, not point to point). \u003cbr\u003eWeighs 7.4 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLovely patina.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 871\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49787211972910,"sku":"Pendant Item 871","price":66.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/9B44A01D-EB09-4511-9B74-57DA678BF270.jpg?v=1738209976"},{"product_id":"yemeni-jewish-filigree-hair-adornment-rita-okrent-collection-p955","title":"Yemeni Jewish Filigree Headdress Ornament - Rita Okrent Collection (P955)","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large traditional silver Zanabil filigree headdress or bonnet ornament worn by Yemeni Jewish women. The delicate filigree workmanship is adorned with stone or faux stone cabochons.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWould make a lovely focal pendant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(8, 8, 9); color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eCirca pre-1950's. Collected in the 1980's. Excellent condition.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(8, 8, 9); color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(8, 8, 9); color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003eMeasurements: 4 cm \/ 1.6 inches from top of bail to bottom of pendant. 4.9 cm \/ 1.9 inches at widest point. Weighs 15.72 grams. 80-92pts silver.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(8, 8, 9); color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" style=\"font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, '.SFNSText-Regular', sans-serif; caret-color: rgb(8, 8, 9); color: rgb(8, 8, 9); font-size: 15px; font-style: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: auto; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: pre-wrap; widows: auto; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; text-decoration: none;\"\u003ePendant Item 955\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49811415925038,"sku":"Pendant Item 955","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_4562.jpg?v=1769300927"},{"product_id":"large-vintage-leather-khamsa-from-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p981","title":"Large Rural Vintage Leather Khamsa from Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P981)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusual old leather hamsa pendant with a turquoise-glass setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA fabulous focal pendant for your next smashing necklace design!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDetails: Holes through the top (on each side) for stringing. Dangles on each end.  More could be added. Adorned with lightly punched holes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 2.5 inches \/ 6.3 cm across - 2.75  inches \/ 6.9 cm tall. \u003cbr\u003eWeighs 36.7 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: Vintage (mid to later 20th century). Good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSourced in Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 981\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50027606147374,"sku":"Pendant Item 981","price":56.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG_1410.jpg?v=1746067169"},{"product_id":"maria-theresa-thaler-pendant-adorned-with-dangles-and-silver-rita-okrent-collection-p456","title":"Maria Theresa Thaler Pendant Adorned with Dangles and Silver - Rita Okrent Collection (P456)","description":"\u003cp\u003eMaria Theresa Thaler (MTT) coin adorned with bells, dangles and decorative metal. Double eagle on back. These coins were originally minted in Austria in the 1740's - most MTT coins are dated to 1780 as is this one. Hard to know actual mint date, but this was collected in the late 1980's. The word \"Thaler\" became a generic term for a large silver coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCould be used as a focal pendant and worn from either side. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: At least 80 years old.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasures 3 inches \/ 7.6 cm from top to bottom. Weighs 60.6 grams. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMixed silver content - coin portion tests as higher silver in 80% range, decorative additions are in 50% range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Good. Decoration has impacted coin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 456\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50054899138862,"sku":"Pendant Item 456","price":125.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_014_20250415_123632.jpg?v=1769104551"},{"product_id":"antique-silver-southern-cross-pendant-with-lovely-patina-from-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p1002","title":"Antique Silver Southern Cross Pendant with Lovely Patina from Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P1002)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Southern or Boghdod Cross pendant is adorned with large granulation and fine circles of metal. Lovely soft wear. A beauty to treasure or make into a focal pendant for a special creation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAge: early 1900's (estimated).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: The pendant appears to have been mended in the back. One side of the main rectangular decorative bail has a little damage (superficial). The denting is not noticeable from the front and the top bail variation doesn't  catch the eye.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: Measures 2.2 inches\/ 56mm tall and 1.9 inches\/49mm wide (at widest point). .5 inch \/14mm thick.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\"This type of pendant seems to be strongly connected to the Moors, and those with contact with the Moors, including the nomadic peoples in the Western part of the Sahara and all the other related groups as well as those who came under their influence, such as the sedentary people to the North such as the Harratine and south west Moroccan Berbers and the black skinned Sahel peoples in the region to the south. \"(Reference: Article by \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAlaa Eddine Sagid, \"The Southern Cross\".)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 1002\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50784040517934,"sku":"Pendant Item 1002","price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_20250721_103223.jpg?v=1753119549"},{"product_id":"silver-temporal-ornament-with-chains-and-beads-morocco-rita-okrent-collection-p894","title":"Silver Temporal Ornament with Chains and Beads, Morocco - Rita Okrent Collection (P894)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHallmarked, high silver vintage \/ old temporal ornament, with 4 dangles, silver pendants and old glass Prosser beads.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvenance: From somewhere around the Western Riff to Meknes, in Morocco.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCondition: Very good. Some chains are not original and the pendants show wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMeasurements: 10.4 inches \/ 26.5 cm from top to bottom. Weighs 31 grams\/1.09 oz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy we love it:\u003cbr\u003eCould be worn as a long hanging pendant on a shorter necklace.\u003cbr\u003eHallmarked and high silver, with lovely workmanship.\u003cbr\u003eTons of character and very elegant, and not heavy. \u003cbr\u003eA conversation piece!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePendant Item 894\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860135149870,"sku":"Pendant Item 894","price":245.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_20260309_233136.jpg?v=1773968233"},{"product_id":"small-vintage-tuareg-tcherot-from-the-sahara-rita-okrent-collection-p892","title":"Small Vintage Tuareg Tcherot from the Sahara - Rita Okrent Collection (P892)","description":"\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTuareg Tcherot amulet of metal and bronze with etched silver decoration.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eTuareg talisman boxes or \"Tcherots\" were worn on necklaces by nomadic Tuareg women and on Tuareg men's turbans. They often contain verses of the Quran and were worn as protective amulets, for fertility and for strength. Tuareg girls are given Tcherots by their mother when they reach the age of seventeen. Given the size of this amulet, it was likely that it originally belonged to a young woman.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhy we love this amulet:\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eSmall enough to be worn on a more delicate frame.\u003cbr\u003eIn good condition with lovely wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eCould be used in so many varied designs.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003eMeasures 5.1 cm \/ 2 inches tall (from bar). by 3.8 cm\/1.5 inches wide at widest point. Missing 1 decorative bead on right bottom.Hooks for stringing on top on each side.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePendant Item 892\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Components","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51860227359022,"sku":"Pendant Item 892","price":50.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/Photoroom_20260309_233249.jpg?v=1773970650"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/collections\/image_c2f0968f-a8d3-4a09-9a03-39064d866fd8.jpg?v=1603558066","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/collections\/unique-pendants.oembed?page=7","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}