Antique Gilded Silver Filigree Coral Bead Necklace Tribal Yemenite Jewish Art

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View Antique Gilded Silver Filigree Coral Bead Necklace Tribal Yemenite Jewish Art with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. Antique Gilded Silver Filigree Coral Bead Necklace Tribal Yemenite Jewish Art Up for auction is a magnificent antique Yemenite Jewish tribal necklace featuring handcrafted natural red coral cylinder beads paired with intricate gold-gilded silver filigree drop charms (filigriee / wirework balls) and an authentic traditional S-clasp closure. This rare piece exhibits exceptional ethnic craftsmanship, combining vibrant natural Mediterranean coral with finely detailed silver-gilt metalwork. The Craftsmanship: Gold Gilded Silver Filigree Balls The hollow drop charms decorating this necklace represent the pinnacle of traditional filigree craftsmanship (telim). Master silversmiths shaped fine silver wires into delicate, openwork spherical beads featuring swirling floral and geometric rosettes. The finished silver beads were then finished with gold gilding (gilt silver / vermeil) to add an extraordinary level of warmth, contrast, and luxury to the piece. Cultural Significance: Silver & Coral in Yemenite Jewish Art In Yemenite Jewish traditional jewelry, the pairing of natural red coral (marjan) with worked silver holds deep cultural and protective significance. Beyond its striking visual contrast, coral was highly prized throughout the Middle East and Mediterranean as a symbolic talisman believed to guard the wearer against the evil eye, bring health, and attract good fortune. Because gold was historically restricted or strictly regulated for Jewish artisans in Yemen, gilding silver allowed master jewelers to achieve a regal, two-tone aesthetic while maintaining traditional filigree techniques. Key Specifications & Measurements Total Length: 70 cm Width: 1.5 cm Materials: Solid Silver with Gold Vermeil / Gilt ( tested with acid ) Finish, Natural Coral Design Elements: Filigree spherical dangle charms, granulation details, S-hook clasp Condition: Excellent antique condition with rich, natural aged patina and minor historical surface wear consistent with age. Gift Keywords & Occasions: Rare Judaica Gift, Unique Anniversary Gift for Wife, Valentine’s Day Gift, Jewish Heritage Collector Gift, Birthday Gift for Mother, Special Hanukkah Keepsake, Bat Mitzvah Gift, Luxury Fine Art Gift, Collector’s Ethnographic Gift, Traditional Wedding Gift Materials & Gemstones: Gold Gilded Silver, Silver Gilt, Vermeil, Sterling Silver, Fine Silver, Natural Red Coral, Mediterranean Coral, Genuine Antique Coral, Cylinder Coral Beads, Spongy Coral, Salmon Coral Craftsmanship & Techniques: Handcrafted Filigree, Filigriee Wirework, Openwork Silver Balls, Granulation, Hollow Filigree Beads, Spherical Dangles, S-Hook Clasp, Hand Strung, Antique Patina Style & Origins: Yemenite, Yemen, Jewish Art, Middle Eastern, Ethnic Jewelry, Tribal Necklace, Ottoman Style, Moroccan, Bedouin, Antique Ethnographic Fine Art, Statement Collar, Boho Fine Jewelry Specific Regional Styles & Master Families: Bawsani (Bawsan style), Baddihy (Baddihi style), Mansury, Sana'a Silverwork, Northern Yemen Highlands Traditional Silversmithing Techniques: Telim (Open & Lattice Filigree), Gabb (Fine Granulation), Applied Filigree, Shadir (Granule Droplets), Wirework Rosettes, Wire Extrusion (Magarrah) Iconic Jewelry Types & Pendants: Lazem / Lasem, Labbah Collar, Hirz (Tubular Amulet Box), Tut (Mulberry Granulation Beads), Ma'naqeh (Choker), Asib / Thuma (Dagger Sheath Metalwork) Cultural & Religious Keywords: Judaica, Bezalel School Influence, Ethnographic Art, Sephardi / Mizrahi Heritage, Bridal Tashbiq, Protective Amulets (Kamea), Evil Eye Protection, Heirloom Metal & Material Terms: Silver Gilt, Vermeil, Tohor / Mukhlas (High-Grade Silver), Natural Coral (Marjan), Patina, Antique Silver, Acid Tested Condition: Pre-owned. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Ethnic, Regional & Tribal › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Antique.

Theme

Art

Brand

Antique

Ethnic & Regional Style

African

Type

Necklace

Metal Purity

925

Color

Silver

Style

Beaded

Main Stone Color

Red

Metal

Silver

Secondary Stone

Silver

Handmade

Yes

Main Stone

Coral