Vintage Israel 935 Silver & Eilat Stone Pendant / Brooch Yemen Artisan Design

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View Vintage Israel 935 Silver & Eilat Stone Pendant / Brooch Yemen Artisan Design with current marketplace pricing, condition, product images and item details. This is a mid century 935 Silver and Eilat Stone Pendant / Brooch. This piece is marked made in Israel, 935 and a hallmark that I can not identify. Eilat stone is set in a bezel. Piece weighs, 9.4 grams. This is a mid century 935 Silver and Eilat Stone Pendant / Brooch. This technique was popularized in Israel by immigrant artisans from Yemen. This piece is marked made in Israel, 935 and a hallmark that I can not identify. The frame of the piece is Scrolled using the twisted wire technique. Eilat stone is set in a bezel. Piece measures, 1 inch square. Eilat stone measures 18 mm x 18 mm. Piece weighs, 9.4 grams. Bottom corner of stone has a tiny chip. This piece was likely made for export or as a souvenir. Eilat stone is the national gemstone of Israel. Also known as King Soloman's Stone. It is mined in the Timna Valley near the City of Eilat in Israel. Eilat is a naturally occurring stone that is a blend of Malachite and Chrysocolla. The Timna mines have closed. Active mining has ceased and old stock is becoming rare. Condition: Pre-owned - Good. Category: Jewelry & Watches › Vintage & Antique Jewelry › Necklaces & Pendants. Brand: Hallmarked but I do not know the maker.

Antique

No

Pendant Shape

Square

Number of Diamonds

0

Occasion

any

Main Stone Color

Greenish blue

Year Manufactured

1960-1969

Metal

935 silver

Jewelry Department

Fine

Necklace Length

no chain

Main Stone

Eilat Stone

Vintage

Yes

Main Stone Treatment

Unknown

Department

Unisex Adults

Main Stone Shape

Square

Pendant/Locket Type

Amulet

Style

Pendant / Brooch

Base Metal

Silver

Features

Pendant and brooch

Number of Gemstones

1

Handmade

Yes

Main Stone Creation

Natural

Signed

Yes

Color

Silver

Material

935 Silver, Eliat stone

Materials sourced from

Yemen

Brand

Hallmarked but I do not know the maker

Setting Style

Bezel

Type

Pendant

Metal Purity

935

Era

Undated

Customized

No

Theme

Beauty

Original/Reproduction

Original

Country of Origin

Israel