white metal silver - Parure - necklace + pendant

1) Interesting vintage necklace, artisanal Nepalese craftsmanship in white metal and Himalayan turquoise (Howlite).

Height: 22 cm, width: 6.8 cm (base pendant); weight 139.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, one of a kind.

Locally sourced; no tests on metal and minerals have been performed.

Very beautiful metal accessories worked in relief or granulometry that divide and embellish the stones.

A very well-made necklace, complex in its composition, elegant. (look closely at the photos!).

Necklace composed of about 200 pieces... assembled.

One of a kind.

The jewelry is unisex, worn by women as well as... men, particularly as an apotropaic piece of jewelry.

2) Noteworthy Nepalese pendant, artisanal in white metal with Himalayan turquoise and coral.

Length 4.7 cm, diameter 3.2 cm, weight 12.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, one of a kind.

Locally sourced; no tests on metal and minerals have been performed.

In traditional Nepalese craftsmanship, Nickel is not normally used – 'Nickel Free'.

Note that Nepalese jewelry often carries magical, protective and even medicinal attributes according to popular beliefs. Depending on the minerals, they may be regarded as a remedy for rheumatism or cold, or possess aphrodisiac powers and ward off witchcraft and the evil eye, or serve as a source of fertility, among many other functions.

Nepalese or Himalayan turquoise (often associated with Tibetan tradition) is considered a sacred stone with deep magical, spiritual, and therapeutic meanings. In Himalayan culture, it is not mere ornament but a powerful amulet connecting heaven and earth.

Here are the main magical meanings and properties attributed to Nepalese/Tibetan turquoise:
Totally protective stone: turquoise is considered a powerful shield against negative energies, the evil eye, and physical dangers. It is believed to change color to warn the wearer of imminent danger or illness.
Spiritual connection and Wisdom: a stone tied to spiritual ascent and purity. Represents ancient wisdom and helps calm the mind, transforming anger into wisdom and favoring meditation.
Communication and Sincerity: acts on the fifth chakra (throat chakra), promoting clear communication, self-expression, and truth.
Balance and Serenity: helps find emotional balance, reduces stress, and promotes inner calm.
Symbol of Health and Fortune: in Nepalese and Tibetan culture, turquoise is also associated with good health, vitality, and good fortune.
Often Nepalese turquoise is paired with red coral, creating a contrast that symbolizes the union of sun and moon, masculine and feminine, fire and water.
Lapis lazuli has various magical and spiritual properties, among which we note:
Stone of Wisdom and Truth: considered a stone that promotes self-awareness, inner truth, and intellectual honesty.
Protection: used as an amulet to protect from dangers and negative energies since ancient Egypt.
Communication: helps express emotions and thoughts clearly, strengthening communication.
Serenity and Spirit: brings inner peace, serenity, and aids 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 (Crystal Therapy):
Nervous and Mental System: it is believed that lapis lazuli helps reduce stress, calm the mind, and ease 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, can promote deep and restorative sleep.

Purchased directly from Pakistani antiquarians.

Very promptly and well packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance via the best shipping agencies.
Shipping cost includes tracking, packaging materials, and insurance of the artwork.
Due to customs duties and procedures, we do not ship to the USA.
Corsica and other non-Italian European islands to be arranged.