Tibet jewelry

Tibet | An assortment of jewellery and ritual objects; the lot included: silver Gau boxes inlaid with turquoise; the earrings set with green and blue turquoise; ceremonial spoons in silver with stones; a turquoise pendant; 2 strands of rare tibetan turquoise beads one complete with gau box; a bracelet strung with dzi beads, coral and turquoise; two tinder pouches; a fine multi strand coral necklace with 5 silver filigree pendants

Turquoise, Coral & Silver Ear Pendants (Akor) Lhasa, Tibet 18th-19th century length: 15.2cm This matching pair of ear pendants shows signs of significant wear and age. The pair is set with old cabochon turquoise and old coral beads. The surrounding silver has a lovely, soft patina. Pendants such as these were too heavy to be … Read more

Yesterday I got an e-mail with attached photos of this magnificent doll. The owner of the doll asked me whether I can help to identify the doll's costume. She was especially interested in the headdress because she was quite at a loss about how it should be put on the head. I was very glad to help and decided to write an article too. The doll no doubt impersonates a Tibetan noble woman from Lhasa and her costume and adornments are very accurate and detailed. Such costume was worn until…

Tibet ~ Jewellery Details | Saddle rings made from 24k gold and coral stones…

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Hair ornament, Tamil Nadu South India 20th. Century, 22KT Gold Likely fashioned after smaller womens' hair ornaments. 37 radiating spikes s...