white metal silver - Parure - necklace + pendant
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Description from the seller
1) Interesting vintage necklace, handmade Nepalese craftsmanship in white metal and Himalayan turquoise (Howlite).
Height 22 cm, width 6.8 cm (base pendant), weighs 139.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, unique piece.
Locally sourced, no tests have been conducted on metal and minerals.
Very beautiful metal accessories worked in repoussé or granulometry that divide and enhance the stones.
A very well made and complex necklace in its composition, elegant. (see the photos carefully!).
Necklace composed of about 200 pieces... assembled.
Unique piece.
The jewelry is unisex, worn by both women and... men, particularly as an apotropaic jewel.
2) Notable Nepalese pendant, handmade in white metal and Himalayan turquoise and coral.
Length 4.7 cm, diameter 3.2 cm, weighs 12.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, unique piece.
Locally sourced, no tests have been conducted on metal and minerals.
In traditional Nepalese workmanship, nickel is not normally used – "Nickel Free".
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 ward off witchcraft and the evil eye, or be a source of fertility, and 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 a simple ornament, but a powerful amulet that links 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: It is a stone linked to spiritual ascension and purity. It represents ancient wisdom and helps calm the mind, transforming anger into wisdom and favoring meditation.
Communication and Sincerity: It acts on the fifth chakra (throat chakra), promoting clear communication, self-expression, and truth.
Balance and Serenity: Helps to find emotional balance, reduce stress, and promote 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 including:
Stone of Wisdom and Truth: It is considered a stone that promotes self-awareness, inner truth, and intellectual honesty.
Protection: Since ancient Egyptian times, it was used as an amulet to protect from dangers and negative energies.
Communication: Helps express emotions and thoughts clearly, strengthening communication.
Serenity and Spirit: Brings inner peace, serenity, and supports 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 alleviate 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 can promote deep, restorative sleep.
Purchased directly from Pakistani antiquarians
Very quickly well-packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance with the best shipping agencies.
The shipping cost includes shipment tracking, packing materials, and insurance of the item.
Due to customs duties and procedures, we do not ship to the USA.
Corsica and other non-Italian European islands to be agreed upon.
1) Interesting vintage necklace, handmade Nepalese craftsmanship in white metal and Himalayan turquoise (Howlite).
Height 22 cm, width 6.8 cm (base pendant), weighs 139.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, unique piece.
Locally sourced, no tests have been conducted on metal and minerals.
Very beautiful metal accessories worked in repoussé or granulometry that divide and enhance the stones.
A very well made and complex necklace in its composition, elegant. (see the photos carefully!).
Necklace composed of about 200 pieces... assembled.
Unique piece.
The jewelry is unisex, worn by both women and... men, particularly as an apotropaic jewel.
2) Notable Nepalese pendant, handmade in white metal and Himalayan turquoise and coral.
Length 4.7 cm, diameter 3.2 cm, weighs 12.8 g; sold in the photographed condition, unique piece.
Locally sourced, no tests have been conducted on metal and minerals.
In traditional Nepalese workmanship, nickel is not normally used – "Nickel Free".
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 ward off witchcraft and the evil eye, or be a source of fertility, and 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 a simple ornament, but a powerful amulet that links 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: It is a stone linked to spiritual ascension and purity. It represents ancient wisdom and helps calm the mind, transforming anger into wisdom and favoring meditation.
Communication and Sincerity: It acts on the fifth chakra (throat chakra), promoting clear communication, self-expression, and truth.
Balance and Serenity: Helps to find emotional balance, reduce stress, and promote 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 including:
Stone of Wisdom and Truth: It is considered a stone that promotes self-awareness, inner truth, and intellectual honesty.
Protection: Since ancient Egyptian times, it was used as an amulet to protect from dangers and negative energies.
Communication: Helps express emotions and thoughts clearly, strengthening communication.
Serenity and Spirit: Brings inner peace, serenity, and supports 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 alleviate 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 can promote deep, restorative sleep.
Purchased directly from Pakistani antiquarians
Very quickly well-packed with polystyrene and/or bubble wrap, and shipped with tracking and insurance with the best shipping agencies.
The shipping cost includes shipment tracking, packing materials, and insurance of the item.
Due to customs duties and procedures, we do not ship to the USA.
Corsica and other non-Italian European islands to be agreed upon.
Details
Era
After 2000
Metal
white metal silver
Total weight
152.6 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 + pendant
