{"product_id":"vintage-turquoise-amber-necklace-rajasthan-silver-himalayan-jewelry","title":"Vintage Turquoise \u0026 Amber Necklace – Rajasthan Silver – Himalayan Jewelry","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA remarkable statement necklace combining \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eold turquoise beads, a large amber or pressed-amber focal bead, and traditional Rajasthan silverwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace is constructed with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003efour strands of turquoise beads on each side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, displaying a particularly beautiful range of colors from vivid turquoise blue to deep green. The beads are irregular in shape and size and show clear evidence of long use. Some have multiple perforations, suggesting that they were \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereused from earlier jewelry\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, a common practice with valuable beads.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center is a large luminous orange-yellow \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eamber or pressed-amber bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, framed and protected by finely worked silver caps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace terminates in substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ebraided silver sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e with a traditional hook closure. One of the silver terminals bears an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RA” mark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The present mounting is attributed to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRajasthan, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of turquoise and amber strongly recalls the jewelry traditions of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHimalayan cultural sphere, particularly Tibet and Ladakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where both materials have historically been highly valued and older beads were frequently preserved, inherited and reused.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith its intense contrast of turquoise green and warm amber-orange, this is an unusually powerful and sculptural necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials \u0026amp; Construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld turquoise beads\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLarge central amber or pressed-amber bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour strands of turquoise beads on each side\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBraided silver terminal sections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDecorated silver caps around the central bead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTraditional hook closure\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e“RA” mark on one silver terminal\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRajasthan mounting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOld knotted thread\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe stones and central bead have not been laboratory tested; the material identifications are based on their traditional identification and appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 203 g\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 cm \/ 19.7 in\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e four strands of turquoise beads on each side\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace has a relatively short, substantial collar-like profile.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin \u0026amp; Cultural Context\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMounting:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rajasthan, India\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBeads:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e older components, precise origin and date unknown\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCultural context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e India \/ Himalayan jewelry traditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTurquoise and amber have held an important place in Himalayan adornment, notably in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTibet and Ladakh\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, where they have been valued not only for their color but also as prestigious materials. Older beads were often preserved and incorporated into later jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe visibly worn turquoise beads in this necklace appear to have had a life before the present assembly, making the piece particularly interesting as an example of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereuse and transmission of valued jewelry materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGood vintage condition with considerable evidence of previous use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe turquoise beads show natural irregularities, wear, surface alteration and old perforations. Some have several drilled holes. Their varied blue-green coloration and worn surfaces contribute considerably to the character of the necklace.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethreading is old and remains functional\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The beads are individually secured with \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eseparation knots\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, reducing the risk of bead loss should the thread fail. Because of its age, however, the thread may eventually require replacement, particularly if the necklace is worn regularly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe silver retains an attractive natural patina.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWearing \u0026amp; Conservation\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDespite its substantial \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e203 g weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the multi-strand construction distributes the beads around the neckline and creates a striking collar effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor regular wear, the old threading should be periodically inspected. If it eventually requires replacement, restringing should preserve the existing arrangement and individual separation knots.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Arkandis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55111863107922,"sku":null,"price":375.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/4935\/8930\/files\/5456-10.png?v=1792250328","url":"https:\/\/arkandis.com\/products\/vintage-turquoise-amber-necklace-rajasthan-silver-himalayan-jewelry","provider":"Arkandis","version":"1.0","type":"link"}