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Unusual Lapis Lazuli Turkmen Tribal Jewellery Necklace

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Item Number: ab-1310-Nk
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Kazakh Turkmen Necklace with Large Central Pendant
This unusual brass Lapis Lazuli Kazakh Turkmen Necklace was handcrafted in Peshawar by Afghan Tribal Jewellery artisans.
A contemporary piece, it captures the essence of ancient Kazakh Tribal Jewelry traditions with its rugged styling and repeating triangles design. Three Afghan Lapis Lazuli stones are set elaborately in domed bezels.
Lapis Lazuli has a deep blue color that is flecked with pyrite giving the appearance of the night sky. Lapis has been used in jewelry making for centuries in this region and was associated with royalty in ancient times.
Measurement:
Size of Central Pendant = 4 inches long x 3-1/4 inches wide x 1/2 inch deep (1 inch = 2.54 cm)
Necklace Length = 20 inches inner neckline circumference
Front Drop = 4 inches (distance from top to bottom edges at center front)
Weight = 85 grams (3 oz)
Material = Brass; Lapis Lazuli
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