IND139.   This traditionally made Rajasthan/Gujarat necklace has three temple shaped antique amulets to catch your eye.  The art on these pieces is excellent and I love the little bird at the top right of the image.  The pieces are good and thick , measuring 2 1/4 inches tall from top of loops to bottom of pendant.  The necklace measures 16 1/2 inches long and sits very nicely close to the neck.  This piece weighs 80.7 grams.   $220.US.    (sold)
   IND141.   These good silver pendants/amulets came from the Rajasthan/Gujarat area of India.  #1 has script on it, but I don't know what it means...  it weighs 22.1 grams - $65.US.   # 2 is a rectangular amulet which was constructed in an interesting way.  The pattern was hammered into a sheet of silver, which was then wrapped around a rectangle of bronze which you can only see from behind.  27.3 grams - $70.US.   #3 is very thick silver and the hammered design shows on the back as well.  It is very attractive to look at.  The amulet weighs 22 grams - $60.US.  #4 is another amulet which is built like a box with top, sides and bottom.  It measures 2 1/2 inches from top of loops to bottom of pendant.  It has a very sweet looking Ganesha on it. 45.1 grams - $135.US.   #5 has a temple shape measuring 2 3/8 inches tall.  The piece is hammered from behind so that you can see the pattern when you turn it over.  19.8 grams - $50.US.   Pendant #6 is 3 5/8 inches tall and hammered from behind.  There are lots of interesting details in the image.  29 grams - $85.US..   (#1 & #3 are available)
   IND144.   This is a huge ring that could use a little brushing off inside - it is not terribly clean.  The ring is made of silver in the shape of a 2 inch long pendant.  This is a size 9-9.5 and weighs 65 grams.  That is quite a lot for a ring.  $155.US.
   IND145.   Here are two pendants from Multan Pakistan.  They are made of silver and enamelled with a very dark blue.  Pendant #1 - 2 1/2 inches wide - $90.US.   Pendant #2 - 2 1/2 inches wide (with one hanging loop gone many years ago so the space is very smoothed) - $70.US.    (#2 is available)
   IND149.   This is a graceful dragon bracelet from India.  It is hollow but sectioned off inside.  One end at the mouth of the dragon has come off years ago, so you can see inside less than an inch where the section is.  This is an antique piece weighing 76.3 grams.  The inside measures 2 inches by 2 1/4 inches across the inside.  It best fits a wrist of about  7 inches around.  See page 206 of "the World of Bracelets".  It is explained there that the bracelets are worn in Rajasthan and Himachal Pradesh - originally with lions heads - a Sythian motif that came originally from Persia.  The head has gradually came to look like a dragon.  $135.US.
   IND150.   This is a woven silver bracelet decorated with five fat clumps of beads wired into place.  The bracelet screws open and shut so can fit closely.  It has a lot of attractive textures working together.  It fits on a wrist 6 1/2 inches around or under.  Do note that the direction that screws open and close in is opposite in North America than it is in India.  The bracelet is dramatic in a very quiet way - I do like it a lot.   $325.US.
   IND154.   These two necklaces are sterling silver grade.  They are both heavy and move gently like a snake.  The silver is woven together into a solid and dense cord which shut with hooks.  The fatter one on the outside - #1 - is 18 inches long and the silver is 3/8 inch in diameter.   $445.US.   The narrower necklace on the inside - #2 - is 17 1/2 inches long and 5/16 inch in diameter.   $345.US.   (#2 is available)  
  IND156.   Hindu amulets are important in representing a deity, and accessing their power.  A priest or shaman can activate the power so that it remains attached to that amulet forever.  This is an amulet of Ganesha, the elephant headed son of Shiva.  He has the ability to remove obstacles in one's path.  This is a large amulet as well measuring 4 5/8 inches tall, 4 inches wide and 14 inch thick at the edges - thicker in the middle of the amulet.  This weighs 173 grams and costs  $675.US.
  IND157.   Here is a slightly smaller (but still large) amulet of Ganesha, the elephant headed son of Shiva who works at creating good.  This is 4 1/4 inches tall, 3 1/2 inches wide, and 1/4 inch thick at the edges.  The amulet weighs 139 grams and costs   $545.US

  IND160.   Amulet #1 - This woman seems to be riding a lion.  The piece is old and has been handled quite a lot as the wearer has rubbed it for luck.  It gives a beautiful tone to the silver and emphasizes the contrast.  The amulet is 3 1/8 inches tall, 2 3/8 inches wide and 1/4 inch thick.  It weighs 86 grams and is $225.US.    Amulet #2 has horse and rider holding a sword.  The silver is beautiful against the orange powder behind.   78 grams - $205.US.

  IND161.   Amulet #1 is very attractive - a rider with a long spear, on a horse surrounded by all kinds of vegetation.  The amulet is 2 7/8 inches tall and over 2 1/4 inches wide.  It is  about 1/5 inch thick.  59 grams - $155.US.    Amulet #2 is a square one with two figures.  The one on the left seems to be Ganesha, and the one on the right a woman.  There is a sun and a moon overhead.  The piece is 2 1/5 inches tall, 1 7/8 inches wide and just under 1/4 inch thick.   48 grams - $105.US.   (#2 is available)
  IND162.   These three amulets are all made with hollow insides like the ones above.  I like the substantial look that they have when they have tops, bottoms and walls around them.  Amulet #1 is 2 1/2 inches tall, 1 5/8 inches wide and over 1/4 inch thick.   58 grams - $150.US.    Amulet #2 is 2 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches wide.  49 grams - $128.US.    Amulet #3 is 2 1/2 inches tall and 1 3/4 inches wide.  48 grams - $125.US.
  IND163.   Most of these amulets are made from a single thick hammered piece of silver - the heavier ones have a second sheet behind.  Amulet #1 is 2 1/4 inches tall.   16 grams - $58.US.    Amulet #2 is 2 5/8 inches tall.   20 grams - $72.US.   Amulet #3 is 2 3/8 inches tall.   14 grams - $50.US.    Amulet #4 is 2 1/8 inches tall.   19 grams - $68.US.   Amulet #5 is 2 3/8 inches tall.   32 grams - $115.US.    Amulet #6 is 2 1/4 inches tall.   21 grams - $76.US.   (#2, #3 & #5 are available)
  IND164.   Pendant #1 is round with a diameter of 3 1/2 inches.  It looks like a dancing elephant looking at a woman with a broom.   29 grams - $46.US.   Amulet #2 is arrow shaped and 3 1/4 inches tall.  33 grams - $118.US.   Amulet #3 is round, 2 1/2 inches tall and 2 inches across.  37 grams - $133.US.    Amulet #4 is 2 inches tall and13 grams - $47.US.    Amulet #5 is 2 1/4 inches tall and 13 grams - $47.US.   (#3 is available)

  IND171.   This is an enlarged image of a silver signet ring.  It has an inscribed seal on the 11/16 inch wide oval on the front.  The ring itself is a size 9.   $45.US.
  IND174.   This is an enlarged image of a silver signet ring decorated with an inscribed oval seal on the front.  The oval is 3/4 inch wide.  The ring is a size 9.   $45.US.
  IND175.   This is a very interesting ring from India - showing a man on a horse carrying something round under one arm and the horses reins in the other.  This is a cast ring made of silver.  You can see rings with people and animals on them on page 263 of "Traditional Jewlry of India".  The ones shown are brass and ritual and secular rings.  The statue on the ring is 1 1/16 inches tall.  size 10.   $95.US.   (sold)  
  IND176.   This is an enlarged image of a silver signet ring.  The square in the front is 1/2 inch across.  The ring is a size 7.5.   $30.US.
  IND179.   This strand of glass beads is darker than it appears in the photo.  A deep rich green that is very attractive against the gold plated (sterling silver underneath) pendants, end beads and clasp.  The strand is 18 inches long, and very attractive to wear exactly as it is.  It would make a beautiful gift.   $160.US.
  IND180.   Here is a lovely silver armband with bits inside to make a shaking sound when it is moved.  Wonderful for dancing!    It is about 10 inches around on the inside and measures 3 1/8 by 2 3/4 inches.  The opening is 1 3/4 inches across.  This has been hammered into shape and decorated with hammered patterns.  It has a good old traditional look to it.  The end pieces are 15/16 inches tall.  This is a very attractive piece.   $185.US.
  IND181.   This is an interesting bracelet with a silver overlay.  Everything has been hammered into shape from a sheet of silver.  It is a painstaking art.  This bracelet measures 2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inches on the inside with an opening of 1 inch.  This is for a wrist that is no larger than 6 1/2 inches around.  It has a little something inside to make a little noise when shaken.   $130.US.
  IND183.   This old silver dragon bracelet is very similar to the one above.  It has bells inside to make noise while moving while the one above (IND182) is silent.  This bracelet is also small.  The inside measurements are 2 by 1 3/4 inches across.  The opening is 3/4 inch across.   $175.US.  
  IND184.   This is a very nicely strung 17 1/2 inch long necklace made of coral with silver pendants and beads.  The pendants average 1 - 1 1/4 inches in length.  This sits very nicely and the closure can be adjusted by an inch or so.   $325.US.      
  IND185.   This 15 inch long red whiteheart necklace has a pendant made in India, but containing a Chinese cigarette card.  The back of it is covered in writing.  The pendant is 2 1/2 by 1 1/2 inches plus hanging loops.  Ready to wear with sterling silver "S" hook closing.   $115.US.
  IND186.    These are attractive antique silver pendants from India.  Each one refers to a traditional story, lesson to be learned, and god.  They are priced by weight.   #1 -2 1/8 inches tall. $48.US.    #2 - 2 1/4 inches tall. $78.US.   #3 - 2 1/4 inches tall. $62.US.   #4 - 1 3/8 inches tall. $62.US.  #5 - 1 5/8 inches tall. $65.US.   #6 - 1 7/8 inches tall. $54.US.   #7 - 2 inches tall. $38.US.   #8 - 1 3/4 inches tall. $30.US.   (#3 is sold)
  IND187.    These antique silver pendants are very attractive with graceful images all relevent to the long spiritual history of India.  All are priced by weight.  #1 - 2 1/2 inches tall. $84.US.   #2 - 2 5/8 inches tall. $99.US.   #3 - 2 3/4 inches tall. $105.US.   #4 - 

$90.US.   #5 - 2 1/8 inches tall. $128.US.   #6 - 2 1/2 inches tall. $82.US.   (#2 is sold)
  IND188.   These two silver pendants are not "antique" but are 20 or so years old.  They are made of heavy silver in the traditional way illustrating stories of the gods.  Both of the pendants have a putty-like material on them which can be cleaned off.  I will leave that to the new owner.   Pendant #1 - 3 3/4 inches tall. $205.US.   Pendant #2 - 3 3/4 inches tall. $270.US.
  IND189.   This is one of my favourite styles of silver beads from India.  They are antique and nicely made with deep folds.  I just noticed one bead on strand #1 that must have acquired a small hole in it as there is a little silver patch protecting it.  I love old repairs, speaking of the life of the beads.   Strand #1 is 12 3/4 inches long with beads averaging 1/2 inch in diameter. - $160.US.   Strand #2 is 16 1/4 inches long. - $230.US.   (both sold)
  IND190.   These are all antique heavy sterling silver beads from India.  Since they are priced by weight you can see how heavy they are.  They have good sized holes as you can see by the cords going through them.  Strand #1 has 13 inches of beads. - $249.US.   Strand #2 has 13 inches of beads averaging 1/2-3/8 inch in diameter. - $318.US.   Strand #3 has 19 1/2 inches of beads on the strand. - $534.US.
  IND191.   Here are small antique sterling silver beads from India.  Strand #1 - 13 inches long. $92.US.   Strand #2 - 8 7/8 inches long. $72.US.   Strand #3 - 8 1/4 inches long. $72.US.   Strand #4 - 18 inches long. $160.US.   Strand #5 - 15 inches long. $104.US.   
  IND192.    Each set of pendants has its own character.  I am not sure if I could pick a favourite as each style seems to have its own aesthetic.  Pendants #1 - are 1 3/8 by 1 1/8 inches in size. $186.US.   Pendants #2 - are 1 1/4 by 1 1/8 inches in size. $82.US.   Pendants #3 - are 1 5/8 by 1 1/16 inches in size. $130.US.
  IND193.    Here are three groups of antique silver pendants.  Pendants #1 & #3 are very similar to each other.  Pendants #1 - are 1 5/8 inches long. $62.US.   Pendants #2 - are 1 1/8 inches long. $52.US.   Pendants #3 - are 1 5/8 inches long. $68.US.   (#1 & #3 are sold)
  IND194.    Pendant #1 is  4 1/4 inches long.  It is antique and the hanging loops are quite worn from the pendants swinging back and forth.  The pendants seem to be for cleaning the ears or some similar duty.  This needs to be worn gently. - $50.US.   Pendant #2 is 3 5/8 inches tall and quite heavy, with the addition of coloured glass and bells.  A number of the loops are wrapped with cotton thread to keep them from wearing away too quickly.  $115.US.
  IND195.    Pendant #1 is just under 2 inches across, good silver and decorated with coloured glass pieces. - $44.US.   Pendant #2 is 1 7/8 inches across, good silver, quite comples with bells and coloured glass and fine stamped flower decorations. - $74.US.   Pendants #3 is a group of antique good silver pendants averaging 1 1/4 inches across. - $48.US.   Pendants #4 is a group of three old silver tubular amulets with large hanging loops and bells.  They average slightly under 1 inch across. - $88.US.
  IND196.   This is a very attractive, very simple, antique, good silver amulet.  There are no decorative features other than the shape of the amulet itself and the leaf shaped pendants.  The piece is a little bumped here and there, but it is old and has been worn a lot, bringing luck to the owner.  This is 3 7/8 inches across and 2 1/8 inches tall including hanging loops.  $110.US.
  IND197.    This Rajasthan double finger ring is similar to the one on page 137 of "A World of Rings".  They both have the silver coned decorations and the brass finger loops.  The finger sizes are approximately 8 and 10.  Their shape is very sculptural.  $70.US.
  IND198.    This is a signet ring from India, used as a signature in a society that was largely illiterate at the time.  This is a good silver antique ring made for a man.  A similar one can be seen at the middle of the bottom on page 209 of "A World of Rings".  size 9.5.   $205.US.   (sold)
  IND199.    This ring is a slightly more complex version of one of the rings on page 133 of "A World of Rings".  This antique silver ring is marked with 9 stars.  The decorative part of the ring has "stairs" behind it to hold it up a bit.  This was made for the small finger.  size 5.   $205.US.
  IND200.    This is a simple pendant made with old coins as the main feature.  There are also silver bells and natural coral.  The piece is 3 5/8 inches tall.   $34.US.
  IND201.    These rings are both from the Kondh people of Orissa, South India.  #1 is made of silver coins (1962 & 1963) from India, shaped into a flower and decorated.  It looks very distinctive when worn.  size 7.5. - $75.US.   #2 is similar to rings shown on page 148/49 of "A World of Rings".  It is made of bronze with a flat back and circled front.  It measures 1 7/8 inches across and is a size 5 - $55.US.
  IND202.     This is a newish ring made in the last 40 or 50 years.  It is a signet ring with a very distinctive design on it.  One the left side of the photo you can see that a dotted pattern has been added to the ring band - it is rather intriguing.  size 10.5.   $55.US.    
  IND203.   This is a fairly heavy pendant of Ganesha, the elephant god of India.  He is very protective.  The pendant measures 2 by 2 1/8 inches and is just under 1/4 inch thick. $150.US.   (sold) 
  IND204.   This is a rather amazing heavy solid silver dragon bracelet from the Himachal Pradesh area of India.  You can see more of this "type" of piece on page 206 of "A World of Bracelets".  Quoting from the description of the author:  "Bracelets with lion's heads, a Scythian motif that came originally from Persia, were probably worn only by chiefs in early times.  This head has gradually come to look like a dragon.  Heavy ones were considered an investment and were not often worn.  I find this graceful and very aesthetic and love the way that it grips my wrist.  My wrist is 6 1/2 inches and oval in shape - it won't work for anyone larger.  $475.US.
  IND205.   This antique silver bracelet is from Pakistan.  This is in the age range of 100 years or so, is well made with a thick slice of silver and beautifully decorated.  You can see another of this type on page 163 of "A World of Bracelets".  The author says "These shapes are shared by the Pashtun.  There are many variations on the Swat bracelet.  Bracelets with lion heads existed in Iran before the Achaemenian period."  This bracelet is highly influenced by the past.  For wearing, it must fit perfectly so that it does not fall off - as the opening is quite large (1 1/5 inches across).  A nice rounded wrist is the best, about 7 inches around.   $250.US.
  IND206.   This is a similar bracelet to the one above - from Pakistan and made by the Pashtun.  It has a narrower back section.  This is also best on a rounded arm of 7 inches around or so.  It needs to grip closely to stay on.   $240.US.

   IND107.   This bracelet was made in the same way as the one above.  The colouring is the same as well and they would work beautifully as a pair.  I tried them on and they look great sitting next to silver bracelets of other shapes and sizes.   $40.US.
   IND108.      This Rabari necklace has a centerpiece of a triangular carved stone.  It is carved on the front and sides, and I imagine the image has some meaning, but I don't know what it is.  The beaded part of the necklace covers about 15 inches.  The entire necklace when buttoned shut is about 22 inches (it can be buttoned at different points though).  The doubled up strands of beads wind nicely around each other.  I love these complex little pieces sitting against modern simply clothing as a curious contrast.  This necklace is $65.US.
   IND126.   #1 - $42.US.   #2 - $72.US.   #3 - $24.US.   #4 - $58.US.   #5 - $95.US.   #6 - $26.US.   (#5 is available, all of the rest are sold)
   IND127.   These are great pendant/magnets.  They have round magnets at the back which can be removed, and the links on top to make them pendants can be folded behind the matchbox pieces.  These are rather clumsily made but compelling in their designs.  Very cute.  The largest ones are 2 inches by 2 1/2 inches.   $10.US/each. (#4, #8, #9, #10 & #11 are available)  
   IND135.   There are lots of small silver items from India here, priced by weight.   #1 - 2 3/8 inch long bead - $52.US.   #2 - 1 3/4 inch long amulet - $17.US.   #3 - 2 amulets, 1 1/8 inches long - $19.US.   #4 - ring with green glass stone - $12.US.   #5 - 1 1/2 inch long amulet -  $18.US.   #6 - 3 1/8 inch long decorative amulet  - $75.US.   #7 - 3 little amulets - $32.US.   #8 - 2 bells - $17.US.    (#1, #4, #6 & #8 are available) 
   IND070.   Pendant #1 - $95.US,  Pendant #2 - $85.US,  Pendant #3 - $55.US,  Pendant #4 - $32.US,  Pendant #5 - $55.US.  (#1 is available)
   IND072.   There are three groups of silver items here.  The first is a set of 8 buttons.  They have half circles hammered into them, then flat silver soldered on the backs and triple loops for hanging.  They would look great on a necklace with three strands of delicate beads running through them.  They are quite small - just over 3/8 inch across, so very graceful.  $35.US.   The second group of items is four silver cones of varying sizes.  They work great at the ends of necklaces or as parts of pendants.  They can have strands of beads running through them, or dangles hanging from them - it is up to your imagination.  The longest is just under 2 inches in length.  $65.US/for four.   The last item includes two twin-penadant pieces - one is a little over 1 3/8 inches long, and the other is 1 5/8 inches long.  They would look great on a necklace or bead strand.   $45.US/for both.  (#2 is available)
   IND043.    Three items are illustrated here.  Two pendants and a holed and looped rupee coin.  The coin is unusual as it was pieced 3 times a long time ago (the holes are nicely smoothed from time) and 6 bells suspended from it.  A great centerpiece to a necklace.  The two pendants both have the same general construction.  They are made like beads with a hanging loop on top.  The little silver balls on the bottom are actually individual little wires like stems with silver balls at their ends.  They have been wound round with cord.  These are quite charming and from the early 1900s... (#A is available).
  

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