Lapis lazuli - Silver - Necklace

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Description from the seller

Vintage unisex necklace
Handcrafted
Gujarat pearls

Old necklace composed of pearls of various shapes and sizes mounted on a black textile cord:
- Gujarat pearls made with a wax core and coated with silver plate using the traditional technique
- Lapis lazuli pearls cut into rondelle
- Phenolic resin pearls cut barrel-shaped
- Turquoise imitation pearls (unknown material)

Vintage patina
In good condition, signs of use and time.
Oxidation spots on the silver and silver heavily darkened by time.
Noted:
- textile cord worn from use and time (frayed and loosened)
- small wax residues on the surface of the Gujarat pearls
(See last photographic images, thank you)
Any imperfections are part of use, time, artisanal workmanship, and the very nature of the stones.

Necklace length cm 53 approximately
Diameter of Gujarat pearls cm 1.35 approximately
Weight g 67.7

N.B.: due to monitor settings, the actual color of the stones may appear different from the photos

We do not ship outside the European Union.

Careful packaging and tracked shipping
Delivery delays may occur.

Vintage unisex necklace
Handcrafted
Gujarat pearls

Old necklace composed of pearls of various shapes and sizes mounted on a black textile cord:
- Gujarat pearls made with a wax core and coated with silver plate using the traditional technique
- Lapis lazuli pearls cut into rondelle
- Phenolic resin pearls cut barrel-shaped
- Turquoise imitation pearls (unknown material)

Vintage patina
In good condition, signs of use and time.
Oxidation spots on the silver and silver heavily darkened by time.
Noted:
- textile cord worn from use and time (frayed and loosened)
- small wax residues on the surface of the Gujarat pearls
(See last photographic images, thank you)
Any imperfections are part of use, time, artisanal workmanship, and the very nature of the stones.

Necklace length cm 53 approximately
Diameter of Gujarat pearls cm 1.35 approximately
Weight g 67.7

N.B.: due to monitor settings, the actual color of the stones may appear different from the photos

We do not ship outside the European Union.

Careful packaging and tracked shipping
Delivery delays may occur.

Details

Era
1900-2000
Laboratory report
No laboratory report
Metal
Silver
Brand jewellery
No
Main stone
Lapis lazuli
Total weight
67.7 g
Condition
Good condition - used with some signs of wear
Gender
Unisex
Country of origin
India
Length
53 cm
ItalyVerified
451
Objects sold
100%
Private

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