Is this necklace old or recent Tibetan Tribal?

This silver and lapis necklace has been stored away for the past 8 years. I have no idea how long she had it before I packed up her home. It tests positive for sterling silver on the pendent and on the long silver beads. I tested it twice and both times I used 18K and the silver solution. I polished the back of the pendent to see if there were any marks but dents are the only thing I see. I don't know anything about this kind of chain. The clasp looks "newish" but that could be a replacement. It reminds me of the Tibetan Tribal pieces I see on ebay. Any thoughts? Thank you.

 

I'm guessing Nepalese Tribal?


https://www.google.com/search?q=nep...i.html%3F_kw%3DLapis%2BLazuli%2Bnepal;225;225

 

Mill cove, I didn't read that you had tested it. Miao silver has some real silver in it (2?). Would that even show up in a test?

 

Thanks sue. I was looking at Afghanistan Lapis Necklaces right before I found your reply. I'm leaning towards Afghanistan. Those Nepalese pieces in your link look better made. Some of those pieces are amazing. I love the colors.

Here is a link to the Afghanistan pieces:

https://www.google.com/search?q=Afg..._SMsQT20oLwBw&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAg&biw=924&bih=496

 

You may be right. I was looking at the ball details? I don't really know much anyway. hahaha.

 

That is a beautiful piece of lapis