VTG Sterling Silver Trade Bead Ethnic Necklace Yemeni Hirz Amulet Pendant 21"
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Vintage Sterling Silver Ethnic Statement Necklace, Yemeni Hirz Amulet Pendant, Venetian Style Striped Glass Trade Beads, Ghungroo Dangle BellsOverviewThis is a striking, high-quality handcrafted ethnic statement necklace featuring an eclectic mix of vintage glass trade beads and traditional Southwest Asian/North African inspired tribal metalwork executed entirely in solid sterling silver.Weighing a substantial 53.68 grams, the design blends rich textures, structural geometries, and dynamic chime movement.MeasurementsPendant Dimensions: Approx. 2 inches wide x 2 inches high (5.1 cm x 5.1 cm), including the top hanging bail loops and the lowest dangling bells.Total Weight: 53.68 grams (includes sterling silver components and dense glass trade beads).Length without pendant: 21"Collector's Historical Note & Origin AnalysisThe focal centerpiece of this necklace is a stunning, authentic example of Middle Eastern silversmithing modeled after the traditional Yemeni Bedouin Hirz (or Taweez) protective prayer amulet. Historically worn by nomadic tribes across the Arabian Peninsula, these cylindrical containers were crafted to house protective verses, prayers, or parchment text.re recommended.This specific sterling silver talisman showcases exceptional artisan benchmarks: fine applied wire-twist wrapping, structural end-caps, and suspended traditional ghungroo chime bells designed to scare off negative energy and bring good fortune through motion and sound. The inclusion of early dense glass cane trade beads adds an beautiful layer of cross-cultural trading history, making it a stellar addition for specialized ethnic metalwork, antique talisman, or wearable folk art collections.Construction & Material BreakdownSterling Silver Focal Pendant: A traditional cylindrical amulet container finely crafted from solid sterling silver. It features beautiful filigree-style raised wirework patterning along the barrel and is fitted with dangling hollow sterling silver bells (ghungroos) that emit a subtle, pleasant chime when moved.Bead Profile: The strand is structured using high-density, antique-style glass trade beads. It includes layered, multi-colored striped cane glass beads (resembling Venetian Millefiori designs), dense stacked yellow seed bead segments to anchor the upper strand, and translucent cobalt-blue spacers sitting directly above the pendant. Due to the high mineral and metal oxide content used in historical glassmaking, these dense beads possess a cool-to-the-touch, substantial weight that complements the heavy silver hardware.Neckline & Clasp: The upper neckline transitions cleanly into alternating black, white, and blue patterned spacer beads, culminating in an adjustable classic hook-and-eye link extension chain crafted in sterling silver.
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