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Islamic Silver Amulet Pendant (Hirz / Taʿwīdh), Central Asia or Afghanistan, Late 19th – Early 20th Century

A substantial and finely worked Islamic amulet pendant, crafted in high-grade silver or rich billon and decorated with dense engraved vegetal and scrolling motifs. The circular form is fitted with dual suspension loops and set with a central red cabochon of cooked glass, surrounded by four blue cabochons, likely glass or lapis lazuli.

Such pendants were traditionally worn as protective amulets (hirz), believed to ward off evil and bring blessings. The use of glass substitutes alongside symbolic stone colors is characteristic of Central Asian and Afghan tribal jewelry, where visual and talismanic significance outweighed material value.

The overall weight, construction, and decorative language strongly point to a Central Asian or Afghan origin rather than Ottoman or Yemeni production.

Material: High-grade billon / silver
Stones: Cooked glass (red), glass or lapis lazuli (blue)
Date: Late 19th – early 20th century
Dimensions: 52.8 mm (incl. loops) × 47.8 mm
Weight: 31.53 g

Condition: Very good, with age-related wear consistent with traditional use. No modern alterations observed.

Length: 52.8 mm - Width: 47.8 mm - Total weight: 31.53 g

Silver - Pendant - Islamic Amulet (Hirz)

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Colombia - Oiling-  Lab report: D-60068

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.86 ct - Instituto Gemólogico Español (IGE) - NO RESERVATION/COLOMBIA F2

No origin given - Clarity enhancement-  Lab report: TH26G114239

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.92 ct - International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab)

No origin given - No evidence of treatment-  Lab report: 29906073

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 1.08 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

Zambia - Oiling-  Lab report: 9249-9407 PIN No. 880027

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.67 ct - Lotus Gemology - ZAMBIA RARE MINOR OIL

Zambia - No evidence of treatment-  Lab report: 731556218

1 pcs  Green, Blue Emerald  - 3.23 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI)

Clarity enhancement-  Lab report: TH26G114241

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 1.72 ct - International Colored Gemstone Association (ICA GemLab)

Oiling-  Lab report: GRA-1830016 662AN

No reserve price Emerald  - 1.96 ct - Gem Report Antwerp (GRA) - Green (Minor Oil)

Oiling-  Lab report: 790691139

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 7.02 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI) - ZAMBIA

Zambia - Oiling-  Lab report: 774622246

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.02 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI) - Top Color !

Zambia - Oiling-  Lab report: 779666610

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 1.19 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI) - Vivid Green - Top Luster

Oiling-  Lab report: 38285763

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 0.75 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

Colombia - Oiling-  Lab report: D-60052

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 3.06 ct - Instituto Gemólogico Español (IGE) - Colombia F1

Oiling-  Lab report: 59649805

1 pcs  Emerald  - 3.60 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT) - Deep Green (Bluish)

Oiling-  Lab report: 62126121

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 1.73 ct - Antwerp Laboratory for Gemstone Testing (ALGT)

No origin given - Oiling-  Lab report: 769623789

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 3.75 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI)

Brazil - Oiling-  Lab report: D-66467

No reserve price Green, Blue Emerald  - 1.54 ct - Instituto Gemólogico Español (IGE)

Zambia - Clarity enhancement-  Lab report: 776627815

No reserve price Green Emerald  - 2.08 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI)

Zambia - Oiling-  Lab report: 789042162

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.37 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI) - luster and shine

Zambia - Oiling-  Lab report: 777613051

1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 3.67 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI) - Top golden green Emerald

Clarity enhancement-  Lab report: 773612830

No reserve price - 1 pcs  Green Emerald  - 2.54 ct - International Gemological Institute (IGI)

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