1686 - Magnificent Oriental silver necklace with a crescent-shaped pendant, a faceted red stone, and a bell charm, 52.2 g

Magnificent Oriental silver necklace with a crescent-shaped pendant, a faceted red stone, and a bell charm, 52.2 g Decorative, traditional necklace featuring an intricately crafted, crescent-shaped silver pendant, presumably from the Oriental or Central Asian cultural region, stylistically likely from the 20th century. The striking crescent-shaped pendant is adorned on the front with numerous small, circular silver appliqués and delicate relief-like decorations. At its center is an oval, faceted red gemstone set in a raised bezel setting; the exact type of stone has not been determined. Along the lower edge of the crescent-shaped pendant are numerous movable decorative elements featuring spherical bells and stylized metal plates ending in three prongs, which form a decorative, multi-sectioned fringe. The pendant is attached to a longer, silver-plated link chain. The combination of the crescent moon motif, the rich metal fringe, and the red gemstone setting gives the piece a distinctive traditional look. • Type of jewelry: Traditional necklace, ethnic and folk costume jewelry\ • Origin: Presumably from the Oriental or Central Asian cultural region; not confirmed\ • Date: Presumably 20th century\ • Pendant: Silver, hallmarked; fineness not determined\ • Chain: Silver-plated metal\ • Gemstone: Oval, faceted red gemstone; type of stone not determined\ • Craftsmanship: Crescent-shaped silver pendant with relief-like decorations, spherical bells, and a movable decorative pendant Length of the pendant: approx. 7.4 cm\ Total weight: approx. 52.2 g