Featured They sparkle and shine but I have no idea what they are...

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Shelley Lawson, Mar 6, 2020.

  1. Shelley Lawson

    Shelley Lawson Member

    I mean, I know what they are...just not, well, what they are. Has anyone seen this type of jewelry before? A couple things from my view...there are no markings of any kind, not even on the chain. The shell/pearl (?) of the larger pendant has a hole at the top and lastly, they are made solid/heavy almost like the gold was pounded out with a hand tool. No clue of the age, or where it came from, or whether it's real or not. As always, I would really appreciate hearing what you all think of it. -S

    2 sets.jpg 2 pendants.jpg 2 lg pendant.jpg 2 lg pendant back.jpg 2 rings.jpg
     
    Shelley Lawson, Mar 6, 2020
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  2. Hollyblue

    Hollyblue Well-Known Member

    The large pendant looks like nautilus shell.
     
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  3. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    WHATEVER!!!!.....VERY PRETTY!!!!!:happy::happy::happy:
     
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  4. blooey

    blooey Well-Known Member

    Test them for gold - they sure look like they could be Indian hi-karat gold
     
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  5. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous!
     
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  6. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    Lovely Indeed !!! ... Joy. :)
     
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  7. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Seconded. The color combination is pure Indian traditional, and the set was made like it's made of gold. It might even be a wedding set. I'm not expert enough to know for sure.
     
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  8. Shelley Lawson

    Shelley Lawson Member

    It definitely favors the Indian jewelry for sure! Did they give jewelry for other reasons...like the birth of a child? Just curious since there is 2 sets.
     
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  9. Curioser

    Curioser Well-Known Member

    Stones look like genuine gems and the pieces are clearly hand-crafted. Great finds!
     
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  10. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

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    To quote @i need help "ZOIKS!"

    They did come from somewhere... How did they come to be in your hands?
     
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  11. scoutshouse

    scoutshouse Well-Known Member

    TEST, please!

    Not just metal, but gems, too.

    Jeweler.
     
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  12. Shelley Lawson

    Shelley Lawson Member

    Next time I head to the jeweler, I'll take them with me...inquiring minds :)

    I got them from an auction. Here is another set that I won at the same time. I didn't think much about it because of the strings, and it has some missing stones that aren't set as nicely. It's all really beautiful.
     

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  13. Northern Lights Lodge

    Northern Lights Lodge Well-Known Member

    Wow! Great finds! I love that necklace!!
    Leslie
     
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  14. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is Indian (India) wedding jewellery, always very beautiful. They make them in gold and gemstones, and costume replicas, depending on how deep the family's pockets are.;)
    One of the pieces is a forehead decoration. The small chain with the hook goes over the forehead and the hook is hooked into the hair.

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  15. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    The costume stuff gets called Bollywood jewelry sometimes. I have a few pieces myself; it's fun. (and I can't afford the real Moghul enamel and high karat gold.)
     
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