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<p>[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9769170, member: 2844"]Cute pieces, most, if not all, from Afghanistan. Looks like your father loved the style, and many people do.</p><p><br /></p><p>The first one is a necklace many of us have, the classic Pashtun or Kuchi lapis lazuli necklace. Many were made as souvenirs or for export.</p><p>A similar one</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1135016743/kuchi-ketting-in-natuurlijke-lapis?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=afghan+niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&content_source=ade9f27c0a19bac0628a325d9bc88186086144ef%253A1135016743&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1135016743/kuchi-ketting-in-natuurlijke-lapis?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=afghan+niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&content_source=ade9f27c0a19bac0628a325d9bc88186086144ef%253A1135016743&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1135016743/kuchi-ketting-in-natuurlijke-lapis?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=afghan+niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&content_source=ade9f27c0a19bac0628a325d9bc88186086144ef%3A1135016743&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1</a></p><p><br /></p><p>The ring with the hare intaglio is also Afghan. The stone is carnelian or carnelian glass. These rings are traditional, but many are made for export and souvenirs.</p><p>The bangle with the bells is also one of those popular Kuchi pieces. The Boho crowd loves these.</p><p>The brass ring(?) with the coloured glass inlay is missing a few bell dangles from the loop. It is also Kuchi.</p><p>Kuchi jewellery is the type of ethnic jewellery we see most of. It has been part of the export economy of Afghanistan since the Hippie era. It is very attractive, but rarely of interest to collectors.</p><p><br /></p><p>The brass with niello jewellery is also Afghan, and also exported a lot. Some pieces in the same style:</p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681665874/vintage-niello-nomaden-ketting-met-rode?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&sts=1&content_source=da6234def8941627aa01fefbb42e027f349872f1%253A681665874&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681665874/vintage-niello-nomaden-ketting-met-rode?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&sts=1&content_source=da6234def8941627aa01fefbb42e027f349872f1%253A681665874&organic_search_click=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681665874/vintage-niello-nomaden-ketting-met-rode?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&sts=1&content_source=da6234def8941627aa01fefbb42e027f349872f1%3A681665874&organic_search_click=1</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1611468988/afghaanse-niello-hanger-hoofdtooi-312237?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&sts=1&content_source=ab10d53c8c8ac814f3b4880203a9644beac5121c%253A1611468988&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1611468988/afghaanse-niello-hanger-hoofdtooi-312237?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&sts=1&content_source=ab10d53c8c8ac814f3b4880203a9644beac5121c%253A1611468988&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1611468988/afghaanse-niello-hanger-hoofdtooi-312237?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&sts=1&content_source=ab10d53c8c8ac814f3b4880203a9644beac5121c%3A1611468988&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1</a></p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/601189762/afghaanse-niello-armband-met-scharnier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&sts=1&content_source=547c60622b34757643bed5e35990cc3116e1ad2d%253A601189762&organic_search_click=1" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/601189762/afghaanse-niello-armband-met-scharnier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&sts=1&content_source=547c60622b34757643bed5e35990cc3116e1ad2d%253A601189762&organic_search_click=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/601189762/afghaanse-niello-armband-met-scharnier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&sts=1&content_source=547c60622b34757643bed5e35990cc3116e1ad2d%3A601189762&organic_search_click=1</a></p><p><br /></p><p>For me the silver ring with the griffin intaglio is the most interesting of the lot. It is one of those things that could be Afghan, but could also be European. The intaglio is nicely carved.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ring with the Islamic script is Afghan. It doesn't seem to be in very good condition, but maybe more photos will help.</p><p><br /></p><p>The ancient looking rings are not my area of expertise, They should be looked at by an expert. Bear in mind that, as always, most ancient looking jewellery is fake. I have a suspicion that is the case here, especially since nearly all other jewellery is from Afghanistan. There is an Afghan fakes industry.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Any Jewelry, post: 9769170, member: 2844"]Cute pieces, most, if not all, from Afghanistan. Looks like your father loved the style, and many people do. The first one is a necklace many of us have, the classic Pashtun or Kuchi lapis lazuli necklace. Many were made as souvenirs or for export. A similar one [URL='https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1135016743/kuchi-ketting-in-natuurlijke-lapis?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=afghan+niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&content_source=ade9f27c0a19bac0628a325d9bc88186086144ef%253A1135016743&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1']https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1135016743/kuchi-ketting-in-natuurlijke-lapis?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=afghan+niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-10&pro=1&frs=1&cns=1&content_source=ade9f27c0a19bac0628a325d9bc88186086144ef%3A1135016743&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1[/URL] The ring with the hare intaglio is also Afghan. The stone is carnelian or carnelian glass. These rings are traditional, but many are made for export and souvenirs. The bangle with the bells is also one of those popular Kuchi pieces. The Boho crowd loves these. The brass ring(?) with the coloured glass inlay is missing a few bell dangles from the loop. It is also Kuchi. Kuchi jewellery is the type of ethnic jewellery we see most of. It has been part of the export economy of Afghanistan since the Hippie era. It is very attractive, but rarely of interest to collectors. The brass with niello jewellery is also Afghan, and also exported a lot. Some pieces in the same style: [URL='https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681665874/vintage-niello-nomaden-ketting-met-rode?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&sts=1&content_source=da6234def8941627aa01fefbb42e027f349872f1%253A681665874&organic_search_click=1']https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/681665874/vintage-niello-nomaden-ketting-met-rode?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-6&sts=1&content_source=da6234def8941627aa01fefbb42e027f349872f1%3A681665874&organic_search_click=1[/URL] [URL='https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1611468988/afghaanse-niello-hanger-hoofdtooi-312237?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&sts=1&content_source=ab10d53c8c8ac814f3b4880203a9644beac5121c%253A1611468988&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1']https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/1611468988/afghaanse-niello-hanger-hoofdtooi-312237?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-11&sts=1&content_source=ab10d53c8c8ac814f3b4880203a9644beac5121c%3A1611468988&search_preloaded_img=1&organic_search_click=1[/URL] [URL='https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/601189762/afghaanse-niello-armband-met-scharnier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&sts=1&content_source=547c60622b34757643bed5e35990cc3116e1ad2d%253A601189762&organic_search_click=1']https://www.etsy.com/nl/listing/601189762/afghaanse-niello-armband-met-scharnier?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=niello+brass+tribal+necklace&ref=sr_gallery-1-32&sts=1&content_source=547c60622b34757643bed5e35990cc3116e1ad2d%3A601189762&organic_search_click=1[/URL] For me the silver ring with the griffin intaglio is the most interesting of the lot. It is one of those things that could be Afghan, but could also be European. The intaglio is nicely carved. The ring with the Islamic script is Afghan. It doesn't seem to be in very good condition, but maybe more photos will help. The ancient looking rings are not my area of expertise, They should be looked at by an expert. Bear in mind that, as always, most ancient looking jewellery is fake. I have a suspicion that is the case here, especially since nearly all other jewellery is from Afghanistan. There is an Afghan fakes industry.[/QUOTE]
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