Bracelet, turquoise, coral. Navajo style?

Discussion in 'Jewelry' started by Stepan, Feb 19, 2021.

  1. Stepan

    Stepan Well-Known Member

    Please tell me what it is. Tibet, Navajo or Fake? 20210219_143629.jpg 20210219_143659.jpg 20210219_143718.jpg 20210219_143737.jpg 20210219_143747.jpg
     
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  2. Any Jewelry

    Any Jewelry Well-Known Member

    It is Tibetan inspired, but not traditional. It was made for export or the tourist trade, probably in Nepal.
     
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  3. Lucashudd11

    Lucashudd11 Member

    That turquoise looks like howlite to me.
     
  4. ritzyvintage

    ritzyvintage Well-Known Member

    I'd say it's Nepalese. The central element of your example is similar to those used upon certain Nepalese snuff-bottles. Trust me when I say, many Nepali jewellery makers use all manner of materials to replicate semi-precious stones. Including red pieces of plastic which is set into a resin-liked paste/glue. I have also seen numerous items such as strings of beads, clasps, earrings and incomplete bracelets being exchanged between the Nepali & Tibetan ladies who then produce a finished piece from whatever is at hand.
     
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