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Posted 3 years ago
suziq11
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My mother found this bracelet buried deep in a closet and remembers my dad brought it home from one of his military tours but can't remember the date ormuch else about it. It has eight black onyx "tablets" each with a different -almost looks Persian female figures in different poses except for one tablet with a lighthouse or steeple with birds flying around it. The clasp is an insert clasp with only the words sterling on it. Each figurine is also etched in silver. Has anyone seen anything like this? I would like to wear it but need to know if I should insure it or not.
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Hi there are quite a lot of these about it is made in niello ware also called Siam google this and it will tell you all about it.Hope this helps.
It is a very beautiful bracelet! I wonder what it is worth? Let us know when you find out!!
I too have a bracelet but slightly different style. I found more information on this jewelry on http://www.illusionjewels.com . On left side menu look for Siam Niello Jewelry if you haven't already answered your own question.
also popular with the GIs stationed in Guam during the late 40s - 50s -- eye candy for the girls back home