{"product_id":"central-asian-silver-necklace-adorned-with-glass-prayer-amulets-and-dangles-rita-okrent-collection-ne529","title":"Central Asian Silver Necklace Adorned with Glass, Prayer Amulets and Dangles - Rita Okrent Collection (NE529)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTiered amulet necklace from Uzbek–Tajik region, built from engraved crescent amulet cases adorned with red and blue glass, faceted amulet cylinders, the traditional containers for protective prayers, and a stamped khamsa, drops and dangles.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA substantial, dramatic piece that wears beautifully over solid colors or prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy We Love It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- A sturdy and fully wearable necklace with original amulets. Could have been added to over time by its owners.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Single khamsa on one side with a stamped Arabic style inscription.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Fringe of dangles with punched dot textures, that move when worn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e- Lovely soft chain for putting over your head.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance: Northern Afghanistan \/ Uzbek–Tajik borderlands\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAge: Early to mid-20th century\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions:  Necklace length from top to bottom dangles: 20 inches\/ 51 cm. Chain portion to put over head: 11 inches \/ 28 cm - fits over head easily. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeighs 96 grams. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Glass setting missing from the middle crescent; old cotton thread repairs along the lower fringe; one side cylinder and stamped plaque hang slightly asymmetrically; even tarnish and softened engraving from wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Has been left with original patina, but would shine up nicely. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHistory: In Central Asian jewelry the crescent \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ecombines pre-Islamic moon symbolism tied to protection and fertility with the Islamic hilal. Hollow crescents and cylinders could hold written prayers, and the sound of dangling fringe was believed to drive away harm.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace Item 529\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jewelry","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67737234309422,"sku":null,"price":350.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2352\/4865\/files\/IMG-2976.jpg?v=1792273542","url":"https:\/\/ritaokrent.com\/products\/central-asian-silver-necklace-adorned-with-glass-prayer-amulets-and-dangles-rita-okrent-collection-ne529","provider":"Rita Okrent Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}