white metal silver - Parure - necklace + earrings
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Selected by Antonio Rapisarda
Holds a master’s in chemistry with 25 years’ experience in minerals consulting.
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Description from the seller
1) Interesting vintage necklace, handcrafted by Nepalese artisans in white metal and Afghan lapis lazuli.
Height 22 cm, width 7 cm (base pendant), weighs 135.7 g; sold in the photographed condition, one of a kind.
Locally sourced, no tests have been performed on metal or minerals.
The metal accessories are very beautiful, worked in relief or in granulometry, which divide and enhance the stones.
A very well-made necklace, complex in its composition, elegant. (see the photos carefully!).
The necklace is composed of about 250 pieces... assembled.
Unique piece.
The jewelry is unisex, worn by both women and .... men, particularly as apotropaic jewelry.
2) Elegant vintage Nepalese earrings, handcrafted in white metal and lapis lazuli.
Length 5.2 cm, weighs 22.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Locally sourced, no tests have been performed on metal or minerals.
In traditional Nepalese craftsmanship, Nickel is not normally used - "Nickel Free".
The earrings are made entirely by hand.
Note that Nepalese jewelry often has magical, protective, and even medicinal attributes, according to popular beliefs.
Depending on the minerals, they can be considered a remedy for rheumatism or the cold, or have aphrodisiac powers and to keep witchcraft and the evil eye away, or be a source of fertility, and many other functions.
The gemstone Lapis Lazuli has various magical and spiritual properties, including:
Wisdom and Truth Stone:
It is considered a stone that promotes self-awareness, inner truth, and intellectual honesty.
Protection:
Since ancient Egypt, it has been used as an amulet to guard against dangers and negative energies.
Communication:
Helps to express one's emotions and thoughts clearly, strengthening communication.
Serenity and Spirit:
Brings inner peace, serenity, and aids in the path of spiritual realization.
Divine Connection:
Considered in many ancient civilizations as a stone with a strong link to the divine and higher energies.
Healing Benefits and Properties (Crystal Healing)
Nervous and Mental System:
It is believed that lapis lazuli helps reduce stress, calm the mind, and relieve headaches and migraines.
Respiratory System:
Positively affects the throat and airways.
Chakra:
Strongly associated with the fifth chakra (Throat - Vishuddha) for communication and the sixth chakra (Third Eye - Ajna) for intuition.
Sleep:
Placed in the bedroom, it may promote deep, restorative sleep.
Very quickly, well packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance through the best shipping agencies.
Shipping cost includes tracking, packaging materials, and insurance of the piece.
Due to issues with duties and customs procedures, we do not ship to the USA.
Corsica and other non-Italian European islands to be arranged.
1) Interesting vintage necklace, handcrafted by Nepalese artisans in white metal and Afghan lapis lazuli.
Height 22 cm, width 7 cm (base pendant), weighs 135.7 g; sold in the photographed condition, one of a kind.
Locally sourced, no tests have been performed on metal or minerals.
The metal accessories are very beautiful, worked in relief or in granulometry, which divide and enhance the stones.
A very well-made necklace, complex in its composition, elegant. (see the photos carefully!).
The necklace is composed of about 250 pieces... assembled.
Unique piece.
The jewelry is unisex, worn by both women and .... men, particularly as apotropaic jewelry.
2) Elegant vintage Nepalese earrings, handcrafted in white metal and lapis lazuli.
Length 5.2 cm, weighs 22.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, one-of-a-kind pieces.
Locally sourced, no tests have been performed on metal or minerals.
In traditional Nepalese craftsmanship, Nickel is not normally used - "Nickel Free".
The earrings are made entirely by hand.
Note that Nepalese jewelry often has magical, protective, and even medicinal attributes, according to popular beliefs.
Depending on the minerals, they can be considered a remedy for rheumatism or the cold, or have aphrodisiac powers and to keep witchcraft and the evil eye away, or be a source of fertility, and many other functions.
The gemstone Lapis Lazuli has various magical and spiritual properties, including:
Wisdom and Truth Stone:
It is considered a stone that promotes self-awareness, inner truth, and intellectual honesty.
Protection:
Since ancient Egypt, it has been used as an amulet to guard against dangers and negative energies.
Communication:
Helps to express one's emotions and thoughts clearly, strengthening communication.
Serenity and Spirit:
Brings inner peace, serenity, and aids in the path of spiritual realization.
Divine Connection:
Considered in many ancient civilizations as a stone with a strong link to the divine and higher energies.
Healing Benefits and Properties (Crystal Healing)
Nervous and Mental System:
It is believed that lapis lazuli helps reduce stress, calm the mind, and relieve headaches and migraines.
Respiratory System:
Positively affects the throat and airways.
Chakra:
Strongly associated with the fifth chakra (Throat - Vishuddha) for communication and the sixth chakra (Third Eye - Ajna) for intuition.
Sleep:
Placed in the bedroom, it may promote deep, restorative sleep.
Very quickly, well packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance through the best shipping agencies.
Shipping cost includes tracking, packaging materials, and insurance of the piece.
Due to issues with duties and customs procedures, we do not ship to the USA.
Corsica and other non-Italian European islands to be arranged.
Details
Era
After 2000
Metal
white metal silver
Total weight
158.5 g
Condition
Excellent condition - barely used with minimal signs of wear
Ethnic group/culture
Nepalese
Country of origin
Nepal
Indigenous object name
Kada (hard)
Sold with stand
No
Title additional information
necklace + earrings
