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This is a hand carved, painted, mother of pearl braclet linked and set in silver. It came in a box with actual "wool" as its buffer with a blue/black "stamp" on the box from a Jeweler and Merchantile in Istanbul Turkey from the 1940's when my mother in law's brother was traveling. She never wore it - it is very heavy - and after she died I took it to a jewelers to be cleaned. I wear it occasionally and have never seen another. Any information on it would be appreciated....not sure if it is considered "good" jewelry or "costume" or "good costume".
Costume Jewelry BraceletsThere have been numerous times throughout history when a woman with naked w…