An Outstanding Turkoman / Turkmen Silver and gold Necklace and carnelian inset, dating to the 19th Cent. This particular example was made by the Tekke tribe and were called "Bukov". This particular genre was prized bridal jewellery and worn around the collar of the bride to be… see the antique photograph of a Turkoman lady wearing a similar example (but from Tony’s tribe example) published in Dieter and Rainhold Schletzer book "Old Silver Jewelry of the Turkoman". The exceptional design, the quality of the gold, silver and carnelian, as well as the meticulous craftsmanship of the master silver smith who made this, makes this piece one of the most coveted jewelry produced by the people of Central Asia. The front plate is made up of three bands decorated with gold and nine carnelian insets are arranged perfectly. The sizes continue the pattern with six carnelian insets on each edge. It opens with a chain pin insert on one side. Never seen an example so intricate as this. Unlike so many later reproductions one sees on the market, this is the real deal. a beautiful tribal piece, museum quality, in a good condition and offered at a fair price. Size: Front plate = 15cm x 6cm (6” x 2.5”) and ring diameter = 15cm (6”). Weighs approx 260 grams Email me your questions….. …. (If you message via rugrabbit and don’t get a response within 24 hours, then your message hasn’t got to us so please email directly to: istalificollections@outlook.com