{"product_id":"antique-omani-yemeni-silver-carnelian-necklace-early-20th-century","title":"Antique Omani Silver Necklace","description":"\u003cdiv\u003eA substantial antique silver and carnelian necklace, from \u003cstrong\u003eOman or Yemen\u003c\/strong\u003e, dating to the \u003cstrong\u003eearly 20th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, with some of the faceted carnelian beads possibly older and reused from earlier jewellery. The necklace is made in the traditional regional manner, combining hollow silver beads, clustered granulated bead sections, filigree spacer caps, and warm orange-red carnelian.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAccording to the silver jewellery traditions of Oman and Yemen, necklaces were not simply decorative objects, but part of a wider culture of portable wealth, bridal adornment, protection, and personal status. In these regions, silver jewellery was often bought and sold according to weight, worn on special or festive occasions, and passed through families as a form of economic security as well as ornament. \u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCarnelian was widely favoured in Arabian and Islamic jewellery traditions for its durability, warm colour, and protective associations. Its rich orange-red tone made it especially effective against worked silver, and red beads appear frequently in Omani and Yemeni necklaces, often used to punctuate the silverwork and add symbolic as well as visual emphasis.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eRelated examples can be found in museum collections, including a comparable necklace in \u003cstrong\u003eThe National Museum, Sultanate of Oman\u003c\/strong\u003e. A further related example is held by \u003cstrong\u003eThe British Museum\u003c\/strong\u003e, registration number \u003cstrong\u003e2009,6023.93\u003c\/strong\u003e, described as a necklace with cylindrical granulated, cog-like silver beads and barrel-shaped coral beads, or \u003cem\u003emirgan\u003c\/em\u003e, threaded in sequence. That example is associated with the women of southern Oman and production in the Dhofar region, illustrating the broader regional tradition to which this necklace belongs.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe necklace has a particularly impressive weight at \u003cstrong\u003e83g\u003c\/strong\u003e, giving it a substantial feel when handled. It measures approximately \u003cstrong\u003e43cm\u003c\/strong\u003e in length, sitting at a short necklace or choker length. A later clasp has been added, making it more practical and secure for modern wear.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eCondition is good overall, with age-related surface wear and patina. The carnelian beads are secure, with minor surface wear and natural variation. The later clasp is functional and discreet. The necklace remains wearable, while retaining the character and patina expected of an early 20th-century tribal silver jewel.\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Ravensbury Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49301076771124,"sku":"1017810344","price":9170.0,"currency_code":"SEK","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0708\/6784\/5428\/files\/Ravensbury_-633.jpg?v=1790260357","url":"https:\/\/ravensburyantiques.com\/en-se\/products\/antique-omani-yemeni-silver-carnelian-necklace-early-20th-century","provider":"Ravensbury Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}