The secondary images of the rings below (EA1053 TO EA1059) are enlargements...
   EA1053.   Afghanistan ring size 10 - $115.US.
   EA1054.   Afghanistan ring size 10 - $115.US.
   EA1055.   Afghanistan ring size 9.5 - $48.US.
   EA1056.   Afghanistan ring size 10.5 - $80.US.
   EA1057.   Afghanistan ring size 9.5 - $68.US.
   EA1058.   Afghanistan ring size 7.5 - $48.US.
   EA1059.   Afghanistan ring size 8 - $62.US.   (sold)
   EA1060.   Four pairs of silver earrings from Afghanistan.  Earrings #1 - 2 inches across - $45.US.   Earrings #2 - 1 3/4 inches across - $36.US.   Earrings #3 - 1 3/8 inches across - $26.US.    Earrings #4 - 1 3/8 inches across - $26.US. (#1, #3, & #4 are sold)
   EA1061.   Three pairs of silver earrings from Afghanistan.   Earrings #1 each have 3 blue glass stones set in them.  7/8 inch across - $34.US.    Earrings #2 - 1 1/8 inch across - $34.US.    Earrings #3 have a number of dangles hanging from each one.  They move gently as walking.  1 5/8 inches tall.  $40.US.
   EA1062.   There are three nose rings here from the Koochee area - each one is $32.US.  #3 is 1 1/8 inches tall.   (all sold)
   EA1063.   These three pendant are from Iran.  Two are made of brass and one is made of silver.  They are little prayer amulets.  #1 and #2 are slightly over 1 inch tall - $45.US/each.   #3 is just under 1 1/2 inches tall.  It was impressed with a design on each side when it was made, but long wear has compressed that a bit.  It certainly looks old and must have been used as a talisman for a long time.  $65.US.
   EA1064.   There are 34.6 grams of old Tibetan turquoise here.  These are true antique stones, not copies.  The top beads in this image are flat and might have been used on head pieces.  The lower ones are softly curved.  The strand is 8 5/8 inches long and the beads are true rich colours.  $242.US.
   EA1065.   I love this pendant, simply made of two trade Theresa "dollars" soldered together.  The coins are dated 1780 and continued using that date as they were made - not as currency but for trade as silver.  They were very popular in Africa, and in Asia and this piece came out of Afghanistan.  This weighs 59 grams.  $175.US. 
   EA1066.   Here is an old and attractive Turkoman bracelet which has some signs of age and wear.  Much of the gilding has worn off and the carnelian cabochons have lost their shine but it still looks great.  This bracelet is made of hollow silver construction - lots of work.  The bracelet is 2 1/16 inches across and 1 3/4 inches across.  It needs a wrist of 6 3/4 - 7 inches around.  see page 150 of "A World of Bracelets."   $260.US.
   EA1067.   This is a gorgeous, dramatic, and nicely sized Afghani hollow boxed pendant with an amulet shape crossing the middle.  It is 3 1/2 inches at the widest.  From the top of the central loop to the bottom of the dangles, it is 5 1/2 inches long.  There is a good part of the gilding remaining on the silver, and the carnelians are attractive, bright, and full of life.  The chain is 18 inches long, and the piece sits very attractively.   $325.US.
   EA1068.   Here is an unusual pair of bracelets.  I am not sure if they are Koochee from Afghanistan, or from India...  I haven't found a book reference yet.  I do like the way that the were made - a hammered and decorated pair of hollow silver (not quite sterling, but still nice silver which will polish well) bracelets with a shield decorating it...  The bracelets are just under 6 1/2 inches around on the inside  with the inner part of the bracelets measuring  2 1/4 by 1 5/8 inches across.  The shield type decoration is just under 1 inch wide.  A few little glass stones decorate the sides of the pieces.   $265.US/the pair.
   EA1069.   There are two pendants from Afghanistan here.  #1 is a hollow oval with red glass hiding under the cut out silver in the front, and gilding on part of the silver outside.  It is 1 1/8 inches wide.  $32.US.   Pendant #2 is a hollow flat backed silver amulet, with designs made of tiny dots of silver.  It is 1 15/16 inches wide and set with a carnelian.  $28.US.
   EA1070.   These hooped silver earrings came from Afghanistan.  They are hung with chains, red glass beads, and silver dangles.   They measure 3 3/4 inches long.   $45.US.
   EA1071.   I think that this silver necklace came from India.  It is not too old, maybe 20 or 30 years...  It has a simple and attractive pattern of tiny flowers and large flat leaves.  It measures 16 inches long.   33.8 gram.    $66.US.
   EA1072.   This is a fairly heavy pair of silver bracelets from India.  They are not too old - less than 40 years but are nicely decorated.  These are meant to be worn pushed up the arm, either below or above the elbows.  The diameter of the tops is 3 1/8 inches, and the bottoms are 2 3/4 inches across.  The bracelets themselves are 3 5/8 inches tall.  The silver weighs 298 grams.   $330.US/the pair.
   EA1073.   This silver pendant from Afghanistan is fashioned with a rounded central disc measuring 2 5/8 inches across.  The center is decorated with facet glass pieces and the piece is hung with dangles.  The is 4 3/4 inches from top to bottom.   It just needs a nice cord to be worn...   $165.US.
   EA1074.   This solid silver torque weighs quite a bit - about 204 grams.  It is made of twisted silver which has been wound with fine silver wire at the back, which has been worn fairly smooth.  I like the round floral decorations.  The inside of the torque measures 4 1/4 inches across and 4 inches from top to bottom. The round decoration hanging from the torque in the front is 1 7/8 inches across.  It stands straight out - soldered to the torque and has a large loop behind for attachments.  I think the neck should be 13 inches or smaller unless the piece is for a display.   $245.US.
   EA1075.   These are made of silver slightly below sterling grade.  They are interesting, unusual and dramatic.  The earrings are 3 inches from top to bottom and the wires are just slightly thicker than average.  $70.US.
   EA1076.   These earrings are from Afghanistan, good silver, partially gilded and decorated with carnelian teardops.  They are 3 inches tall and the wire going through the ear is thicker than average.   $95.US.   (sold)
   EA1077.   Good silver earrings from Afghanistan.  The dangles make a very light tiny sound.  The earrings are 2 5/8 inches tall and the earwires are thicker than average.  $85.US.
   EA1078.   These silver earrings from Afghanistan are 2 5/8 inches tall, have lapis teardrops decorating them and average sized earwires.  $55.US.   (sold)
   EA1079.   These are very nicely made earrings, a little on the heavy side and very eye catching.  They are just under 3 inches tall and swing gently when walking.  $95.US.
   EA1080.   These good silver earrings are decorated with teardrops of lapis as well as cabochons in the middle.  They are 2 3/4 inches tall, and have very slightly larger than normal earwires.  $65.US.

   EA1081.   This is an interesting bracelet that seems to have been altered at some point.  It is certainly antique and has been worn enough to make the inside smoothed and attractive...  it has a very tactile sense to it.  The inside measures an average of 2 1/2 inches in diameter.   $75.US..   (sold)                                   
   EA1082.   I don't know what the script on this ring means.  It is beautifully made though, and I am sure a customer could help me out....  The ring is from the middle East, is a size  6.5  and the rectangle measures 11/16 by 9/16 inch across.   $65.US.
   EA1083.    Here is the text to describe this square silver rupee.  Moghul Empire - Akbar the Great - square rupee - 988AH (1579).  The Moghul Empire was founded by the Mongol leader Babur (1483-1530 ) who was descended from Tamerlane and Ghengis Khan.  Born in Uzbekistan, he fought to create the empire which became the largest in India until the Europeans arrived and interfered.  His son Humayun ((1556) deposed the last Delhi sultan.  Akbar, the son of Humayun became the greatest of the line (1542-1604), reunited most of India, cultivated art & literature and encouraged religious tolerance.  The Moghuls lasted until 1857.  This coin measures 13/16 inch square and is dramatically different on each side.   $75.US.  

   EA974.   This is a beautiful hinged silver box from India.  It hangs $230.US.at the waist from a loop with two little chains hanging from it.  A man would use it to keep a little sweet treat inside or something to add to their mitha paan after a meal.  The box itself is 2 3/4 inches long, 1 1/2 inches wide, and 1 1/8 inches tall, weighing  97 grams.  This piece is totally hand constructed, shaped and engraved, and looks very elegant and interesting.  This closes tightly and is a safe place to leave a treasure.   $255.US.
   EA976.   Afghanistan.  Beads #1 - $240.US. (93 grams)   Beads #2 -  $58.US. (23 grams)   Beads #3 - $110.US. (44 grams)   (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA977.   Afghanistan.  Beads #1 - $112.50.US.  (48 grams)   Beads #2 - $50.US. (20 grams)   Beads #3 - $45.US. (18 grams)   Beads #4 - $62.50.US. (25 grams)   Beads #5 - $90.US. (36 grams)   Beads #6 - $75.US. (30 grams) (#1, #3, #4 & #5 are sold)
   EA978.    Afghanistan.  Beads #1 - bead part is 2 5/8 inches long, including pendants it measures out to 4 inches long.  - $122.US.  (49 grams)   Pendant #2 - 5 1/5 inches long from top of loop to bottom of pendants.  - $100.US.  (40 grams) (both are sold)
   EA979.  These are two wonderful pendants from Afghanistan, each set with a robust and glowing carnelian.  Pendant #1 is a rounded square - a very attractive shape.  It is made of good silver and has intricate designs circling around it.  Little silver balls are soldered around the edges.  Some have been lost over time, but that does not detract from the beauty of the piece.  This is 2 7/8 inches high and 2 3/4 inches wide.   $145.US.   Pendant #2 is an oval shape and flowered hanging loops.  This has a good weight to it, intricate patterns shaped in silver with a nicely rounded oval carnelian.  This is 3 inches by 3 inches.   $155.US.
   EA980.   This is a gorgeous bunch of silver discs from Afghanistan.  They were originally used to sew onto clothing or textiles.  These are simply made, cut into circles, filed until the edges were nice and smooth, and then hammered with varying tubular pieces.  The ones that were hammered the most would have also had to be annealed so that the silver would not crack.  They look absolutely terrific and only your imagination can limit what you can do with them.  The largest of the 6 discs is 2 1/4 inches across, and the smallest is 1 1/4 inches across.  They are sold as a group.  $155.US.
   EA981.  These three silver items from Afghanistan are each interesting in their own way.  Pendant #1 is 3 1/4 inches tall.  The main part is made from two slices of silver.  A flat one is on the back and then a hammered/patterned one decorating the front.  The little pendants have bells in them.  $33.US.   Pendant #2 is 2 1/4 inches tall and a shell fastened into it.  $30.US.   Chain #3 has 6 3/4 inches of beads, all of them 3 dimensional.  The combination of the three styles with decorative designs would make a great bracelet as is, with a simple clasp attached.  Very attractive.  $65.US.   (#1, #2 & #3 are sold)
   EA982.   These are all small pendants from Afghanistan, sold group by group.  Pendants #1 are a fleurs de ly shape with flat backs and decorated fronts.  They are 11/16th inches tall.  $58.US.  (23 grams)   Pendants #2 are tiny amulets, each 1/2 inch wide.  $38.US.  (15 grams)   Pendants #3 are dangles that are 1 1/2 inches long 2 with blue glass stones and the rest with pink.  They move easily.  $30.US.  (12 grams)    #4.  These are 15 nice long pendants on chains - around 1 1/4 inches long.  $44.US.  (17 grams)   (all are sold)
   EA983.   These are 11 1/2 inches of  intricate decorative beads from Afghanistan - they are gorgeous.   $70.US.  (23 grams)   (sold)
   EA984.  Here is an interesting selection of good silver beads from Afghanistan.  I like each and every one of them, and the many ways that they can be used...  #1 - the pair is 2 inches long - $28.US/pair.    #2 is 2 inches long - $28.US/pair.    #3 - the large bead is 2 inches long with a hole the width of the tubular parts.  The small one is 1 1/4 inches long.  $55.US/pair.   #4 has beads which are 1 1/2 inches long $34.US/pair.   #5 has beads which are 2 inches long for $52/pair.   #6 has two tubular beads which are slightly over 1 inch long $26.US/pair.   pendant #7 is 2 5/8 inches long including hanging loop and pendants - $42.US.   pendant # 8 is $42.US.   pendant #9 is $42.US.   The three beads in #10 are slightly under 1 inch long and cost $22.US.   The four beads in #11 are over 1 inch long and cost $32.US.   The four beads in #12 vary in size - the longest being 1 1/4 inches long and the shortest being 1 inch long.  $38.US.   (#1, #2, #6, #7, #8, #9 & #10 are sold)
   EA986.   More good silver beads from Afghanistan, beautifully made, decorated and shaped.  Just one bead would make a central point drawing admiration and attention on a necklace.  Bead #1 is quite a gorgeous thing and I don't get this style very often.  The bead is 3 inches long and the widest diameter is about 1 7/8 inches across.  $75.US.    Bead #2 is slightly under 2 inches long - $30.US.    Bead #3 is just under 2 1/2 inches long - $43.US.    Bead #4 is 2 1/4 inches long, and a few dents alongside - $28.US.   Bead #5 is 3 1/4 inches long and is a little battered in a nice way - $56.US. (#1, #2 & #4 are sold)
   EA987.   I have six of these Koochee pendants - good silver with blue glass stones, measuring 3 3/8 inches long.   $65.US/each one.
   EA988.  Here are excellent groups of good silver pendants sold the way that they are tied together.   Pendants #1 are 3-dimensional with hearts patterned on them.  They are 3/4 inch long from top to bottom.  $145.US.   Pendants #2 are made of silver sheet which has been cut, stamped with a pattern with a hanging loop soldered on.  They are 7/8 inches wide and have a delicate and graceful look to them.  $65.US.   Pendants #3 are thin sheet silver stamped with a pattern in the shield shape.  They are often used on necklaces made of cord.  Some have been lightly bent a little over time but still look very good.  They have writing on them.  They are 1 1/8 inches long.  $70.US.   Pendants #4 are small and 3-dimensional measuring 5/8 inch long.  They have the same pattern on both sides.  $75.US.   Pendants #5 are flat sheets cut round and hammered with a pattern of a phrase .  The circle is 1 inch across.  $44.US. (all are sold)
   EA991.   This silver ring has an Afghani coin as its decorative part.  A very helpful friend has told me that it says "Amir al Mumedin Abdullah 1307", translated to "Prince of the Faithful, Abdullah". This is his explanation of the symbolism of the writing - "This phrase refers to a young boy who earnestly sought the Prophet for his wisdom. He yearned for the Prophet's knowledge. Mohammed was delighted in this boy's ability to learn the scriptures so quickly. The boy Abdullah became wiser as he grew. He later became the Iman Ali, and married Fatima the daughter of Mohammed."  The Western date is 1886/1887. size 8.5   $65.US. (sold)
   EA992.   This ring has pinkish red and green stones.  size 7   $45.US.
   EA993.   This amazing ring has quite a lot of silver construction, made to give it an astounding character.  size 10   $145.US.
   EA995.   This is a beautiful, well made, highly decorated pair of old silver Koochee bracelets.  The bracelets are shaped so that they are wider at the top and a little narrower at the bottom.  The top diameter is a little over 2 1/4 inch across, and the bottom is 2 1/8 inches across. Blue glass stones decorate the sides of where the pin keeps it shut.  The bracelets are 1 7/8 inches tall.   $425.US/pair
   EA996.   Here is a pair of old silver Herati bracelets - old, well made and nicely worn.  A wide flat pin pulls out to open the bracelets so that you can pull them on without too many problems.  These pieces are hammered and pierced for decoration, as well as having decorative pieces soldered onto them.  They are very attractive.  The width of the bracelets is the same from top to bottom - 2 1/2 inches by 2 1/8 inches across and they are 2 5/8 inches tall.   $485.US/pair
   EA997.   This pair of old silver Turkoman bracelets is just perfect.  They are 50 plus years old and rather geometrically decorated.  They have a true elegance to them and a great contrast between the decorated stripes at the front and the rounded circles of silver at the back.  The bracelets are 3 inches tall and very slightly larger from bottom to top - 2 3/8 inch by 1 7/8 inches on the inside.  These could be very gently squeezed (please only do this carefully - best if you are experienced as too harsh an action can crack the silver) to fit a little closer if you like.  Right now they are pretty perfect for someone who has a 6 3/4 inch thickness 3 inches or so above the wrist.  The opening right now is about 1 to 1 1/8 inches across.  $485.US/pair
   EA998.   This old silver Herati bracelet can be pulled open a little to easily slip it onto your wrist.  This is decorated with cut-out patterns and extra thickness at top and bottom.  It has been dented or bumped a little over time but that seems to suit old hand made jewellery, giving it a sense of long life.  The bracelet is 2 1/4 inches tall, and measures 2 inches by 2 1/4 inches on the inside.  $185.US.   (sold)
   EA999.   This old silver Koochee bracelet is made by soldering wires together.  Many of them are very fine and have been twisted to give them a spiral pattern - some of that has been worn down, but in lots of places it can be easily seen.  It takes a lot of patience to form these pieces so perfectly and to solder them together nice and strong.  The bracelet is 1 inch tall and 2 1/4 inches across on the inside.  It is held shut with a clasp and a pin.   $135.US.
   EA1000.  This is a very nice bazuband/armband.  It has writing on it praising a particular god and sending good wishes into the world.  The central part is a 1 3/8 inch square of 1/4 inch thick red glass which has been etched with the writing.  The piece is set into good silver and now almost 3/8 inch thick.  It has a delicate pattern on the back which looks very floral to me.  There are hinged fasteners on each side to which one ties a cord, then pulls it around one's upper arm.  It could be turned into a very attractive and unusual bracelet as well.   -  $145.US.
   EA1002.  There are three different groups of good silver dangles here.  Group #1 is packed in twenties for $30/bag.  The pendants are 3/4 inch tall.   Group #2 is packed in tens for $13.50/bag.  The pendants have loops at each end and are just under an inch long.   Group #3 is packed in tens for $17/bag.  They have loops at each end and are 1 1/4 inches long.
   EA1003.  This group of good silver beads is sold together.  They make a wonderful combination of patterns, shapes and sizes and would be the basis for a wonderful necklace.  The holes in the beads are quite large so you could put a thick cord through them or perhaps some multi-coloured braided cord.  The largest bead is 3/4 inch in diameter, and the bead which has an oval center with tubes at each end is a little over 1 1/4 inches long.  $200.US.   (on hold)
   EA1004.  There are three terrific items here from Afghanistan.  Each one very different from the other.  Beads #1 at the top is 10 1/2 inch long group of squarish beads, each one portraying a floral decoration.  Twirlie leaves and starred center.  The beads are 3 dimensional standing over 1/4 inch tall and they have two holes passing through to string them together.  They could be cut apart and made into two bracelets if some other beads were used to separate them.  They are terrific and quite heavy weighing in at 112 grams.  The entire group is  $280.US.   Pendant #2 is quite wonderful as well.  There is a hanging loop at the top - the top loop has an opening but the bottom loop holding the chains is soldered shut.  There are three square woven chains each being 7 3/4 inches long joined to a loop holding the pendant.  The entire piece is 12 1/3 inches long and something  very magical could be created with it.  $155.US.   Necklace #3 has no clasp so is meant for slipping over your head.  It works fine on me as the chain is 23 inches around.  It is  very unusual with solid additions to it - silver ovals and tubes between the loops.  5 pendants hang from the bottom - 4 in a paisley shape and one hollow oval which opens so that you can keep something precious inside.  It shuts nicely.   $175.US.   (#1 & #3 are sold)
   EA1005.  Here is a small group of silver amulet pendants from Afghanistan.  #1 is 2 3/8 inches tall for $28.US.   #2 is a group of 3 small pendants for $38.US.   #3 is a 2 1/4 inch long pendant for $26.US.    (#2 is sold)
   EA1006.  Here is a group of four silver pendants from Afghanistan.  Pendant #1 is 1 5/8 inches tall and has a pattern hammered into it - a star in the middle with swirls and dots around it that may be words?  $25.US.   #2 is quite important with a good deal of writing on it.  I cannot read it myself but generally the messages have to do with good will or repeat spiritual phrases.  The piece is 1 34 inches wide and the edges are quite smoothed out from long wear.  $60.US.   #3 and #4 are just over 1 inch wide.  They are $10.US/each. (#1 is available)
   EA1007.  These four beads are sold together.  They have a stringing hole going through the floral circle from top to bottom in this photo.  The dangles swing nicely when the beads are strung and worn.  The way that they are sitting here, they are 2 3/8 inches tall.   $125.US/four pieces.
   EA1008.  Here is a group of good silver old beads from Afghanistan.  They are very typical but constanly more difficult to get.  #1 is slightly less than 2 5/8 inches long and is 1 inch in diameter  - $62.US.   #2 is 1 5/8 inches long and quite heavy - $35.US.   #3 is 1 3/4 inches long - $22.US.   #4 is slightly over 3 inches long with beads of 3/4 inch in diameter - $65.US.   Bells #5 - there are seven bells all showing quite a bit of wear from age and use - $55.US.   (#2 is sold)
   EA1009.  These earrings from Afghanistan are good silver, and have soft skinny chain dangles hanging from the dome, with white beads and tiny 3-dimensional pendants hanging down.  They hang very beautifully.  The earrings measure 3 3/4 inches from top to bottom.  $110.US/pair
   EA1010.   There are three pairs of earrings here, from Afghanistan.  The coins featured in the earrings are well over 100 yrs old (they are actual coins, not copies), but the making of the earrings (with blue glass cabochons) is contemporary.  The longest pair is 1 13/16 inches long.   $65.US/each pair
   EA1011.   There are two chains here from Afghanistan.  Chain #1 is 24 1/2 inches long and $50.US.   Chain #2 is 22 inches long and $60.US.  (#2 is sold)
   EA1012.   These earrings are from Afghanistan - they measure 3 3/8 inches long from top to bottom.  $65.US/pair.
   EA1013.   This bunch of 30 Indian coins is waiting for a project to be added to.  They are 5/8 inch in diameter, and have the same small decorative feature on their hanging loops.  They are from the time of George V.   $130.US.
   EA890.   I bought this from a man from Nepal where this set of antique silver chains had been used as a handle for a teapot or kettle.  It makes an amazing necklace though, with its rows of chain.  Each strand is a little shorter than the one before so they hang  very nicely, overlapping in an attractive way.  There was no closure for it other than a wire binding the loops at the back together.  I did put on an "S" hook which works fine.  I did think though, that knotting the back together with a group of coloured cords or piece of textile would be very typical of the area.   This weighs about 12.5 grams so is three quarters of a pound.  That is a substantial amount of silver so you have to be prepared to wear the weight of it.  I love the feeling myself.   $1350.US.
   EA898.   Koochee high grade antique heavy silver beads made from twists of wire soldered into rounds....  #1 - 12 1/2 inches long  (99+ grams)  - $210.US.     #2 - 12 inches long (97+ grams)  - $205.US.   (#2 is sold)
   EA899.   Koochee high grade antiqe silver beads...   #1 - These are 29 inches long and made of solid silver wire wrapped to create beads - $145.US.   #2 - 20 inches long, solid silver beads - $155.US.   (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA901.   Here are two Koochee silver amulets from Afghanistan.  The top one has clear blue beads (faded in the image) decorating it including one at each end, as well as beautiful hammered decorations.  One end can be pulled open so that you can put in your secrets, or your items of protection.  This is just under 5 1/2 inches in length and more attractive than it looks in the photo.   $95.US.   (#1 is sold)   Amulet #2 is heavier than the first, decorated with a twisted hammered design, and hung with decorative bells.  This measures 4 1/2 inches long from end to end and can be opened as well.   $125.US.
   EA902.   These are great Koochee pieces, made of good silver.  They were strung together like this back in Afghanistan.  Group #1 has four beads averaging about 7/8 inch in length with interesting dangles hanging from them.   $95.US.   Group #2 has three pendants about 1 3/8 inches long, as well as 3 3/4 inches of attractive beads.   $65.US.   (#2 is sold)
   EA905.   #1 These 26 pendants are 7/8 inches long, the same on each side but with the disc decoration only on one. - $125.US.      #2 These are stamped discs with hanging loops soldered onto them and cabochons added with red glass stones in them.  They measure 1 1/4 inches long, and there are 17 of them - $125.US.   #3 Here is a large group of rupees - the coins themselves being just under 5/8 inch across - $185.US.  (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA909.   The first item here is a group of silver bead caps - there are 8 of them, made for beads with a diameter of 3/8 inch.  #1 - $18.US.  #2 has 34 silver bead caps made for beads of 9/16 inch in diameter - $95.US.   #3 is a pair of silver pendants decorated with colourful glass.  Each is different than the other - they would make great eclectic earrings.  $44.US.   (#1 & #3 are sold)
   EA912.   There are five items here, the first being a pair.  This is all good silver, some of them being gilded with gold as well.    #1 is a pair of pendants which are generally worn on clothing, one on each side of the chest.  These are decorated with carnelian, and each has two hanging loops on the back.  $145.US.   #2 is 4 1/2 inches tall, gilded and decorated with gilding.  This has one hanging loop at the back but also can be strung with the small holes around the top half.  $65.US.   #3 has a hanging loop at the top.  It is 4 5/8 inches tall and 1 7/8 inches wide.  $62.US.   #4 is decorated with glass - $32.US.   #5 has a triangular pendant which is about 1/5 inch thick.  $55.US.   (#2, #4, #5 are sold)
   EA913.   I have a number of pairs of Koochee good silver earrings here, most of them decorated with glass.  The red beads are a little deeper in colour than the photo shows.  The earrings are all $40/pair. (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA914.   What a gorgeous pair of good silver Koochee bracelets!!!  These are in beautiful condition, nicely worn from wearing in the past.  These are delicately hammered, decorated with stamped ribbons of silver, as well as tiny red and dark green glass cabochons.  They have hinges to open them and stay nice and sturdy when closed.  The bracelets are over 2 3/4 inches high with the wrist part measuring slightly over 2 inches across on the inside, and the top part 2 3/8 inches across on the inside.  They graduate very nicely, and are best fitted quite closely to the arm.  The pair is $525.US.
   EA915.   Here are two enchanting good silver pieces from the Koochee area of Afghanistan.  #1 is 2 inches tall, has a good sized hole at top and bottom and 5 dangles hanging around it.  $45.US.   #2 is 2 3/4 inches tall, is fantastically decorated and quite unusual.  $55.US.   (#2 is sold)
   EA916.   #1 - 13 1/2 inches long - $125.US.   #2 - 9 inches long - $125.US.   #3 - 12 inches long - $125.US.   #4 - 16 inches long - $150.US.   (#1, #2 & #3 are sold)
   EA917.  This is a very beautifully made hammered silver bowl with deep and graceful floral decorations.  The bowl measures 2 1/4 inches across at the top opening.  It widens a little to 2 1/2 inches and then gradually diminishes to a small base.  The bowl is over 1 1/8 inches tall.  The spoon is also hand made of silver and is 3 1/4 inches long.  It would made a delicate little sugar bowl.  In Afghanistan cubed sugar is generally used, but wouldn't work so well here.  This came from the Koochee area.   $135.US.
   EA920.  What an amazing silver pendant this is from Kazakstan!  It is not a bell as it has no clapper inside but when moved, the dangles tinkle against each other.  The dome part is 2 3/4 inches across at the bottom and hammered with half round shapes.  The dangles themselves have hearts at the bottom and are 4 inches long.  From the coral bead at the top of the pendant, to the hearts at the bottom it is 7 inches high.  This is quite large.  This is all decorated with real coral as a very nice contrast.  The pendant is attached to a 32 inch long chain with a coral bead set every 4 inches.  I believe this must have been hung by a doorway or window so one can hear when a person enters.  $465.US.
   EA921.   This is a pair of pendants from Afghanistan - normally worn with one on each shoulder, attached to the clothing.  One still has the hooked piece attached to it for fastening.  The 2 1/2 inch long pieces still have some gilding on them, and are decorated with very small red beads.  The piece is over 1/4 inch thick and decorated the same way on each side.  From top to bottom they average 6 1/2 inches in length.  $285.US/pair.
   EA924.   This is an interesting pair of Afghani earrings which are not overly heavy - even though they measure 2 7/8 inches from top to bottom.  They are good silver and hang very nicely being eye catchers to those who appreciate ethnic items.  $75.US.
   EA925.  These silver coins are all from Afghanistan.   #1 The first pair of coins is from Russia and they date to 1898.  The coin itself is 1 3/8 inches across  - $85.US.   (#1 is s old)    #2  has been worn quite a lot as you can see by the wear on the hanging loop.  The coin looks very Eastern on the side that is showing in the photo, but the other side is suprising and says "one dollar" on it.  It is dated 1902 and I was wondering if it is a trade coin.  The coin itself measures slightly over 1 1/2 inches across- $75.US.   #3 is a large coin measuring 2 inches across.  One side has the profile of horse, and the other side has the memory of an Afghani symbol on it - almost all worn off from wear  - $110.US.
   EA927.   This is a very attractive Turkoman decorative piece.  I have shown both sides of it so you can see what the fastening piece looks like.  This would be pretty amazing on a belt.  The outer disc is 4 inches across, and the central decorative piece embedded with a blue stone, stands up from the rest by about 1/2 an inch.  $175.US.
   EA929.   #1 - $65.US.   #2 - $145.US.   #3 - $26.US.   (#1 is sold)
   EA931.   This is a delicate Turkoman nose ring.  Very pretty.  The piece measures 1 3/8 inches from top to bottom.   $32.US.
   EA932.   Here is an amazing, heavy, old, good silver pendant from Afghanistan.  This has been elaborately made, measures 6 1/2 inches long and 3 3/4 inches wide.  This weighs 125 grams.  I love the disc pendants at the bottom making me thing of coins, but without designs on them, just the illusion of...  I love the overlapping decorated discs on the corners of the amulet as well.   $275.US.
   EA933.   This is a Koochee tribal bell.  It doesn't have a clapper on the inside, but lots of little bells hanging around it knocking into each other when moved.  This has an attractive complex design hammered into the top and tightly wound pieces holding onto the bells. The diameter of the disc is 1 3/4 inches.  The piece is 2 inches high.   $66.US.
   EA947.   Here is a great pendant from Uzbekistan.  This is very well made and quite heavy, studded with turquoise glass rounds (darker colour than on photo) and a piece of coral in the middle and on dangles below.  The entire piece is 6 5/8 inches long and 3 1/4 inches at the widest.  The pendant has hanging loops behind the pointed circles at the top and will take a very large cord.  It rings delicately and sweetly when one walks.  $400.US.
   EA948.   Here is a gorgeous Tekke Turkoman pendant.  The piece is ten inches long and studded with glass - red, pale turquoise, and the colour of carnelian.  I would place this as being somewhere between 70 and 100 years old.  It is quite heavy as it has a hollow construction.  It was highly gilded once but a good amount of the gold still shows.  I have this hung on my office wall right now and it looks great.   $700.US.
   EA949.   There are lots of beads on this fanciful necklace.  When worn, the two strands sit nicely one above the other, with the pendants showing off their dangles hanging beneath.  The inner strand is 19 inches long, then ten beads and a pendant hang beneath to create the image of a second strand.  The stringing design is a modern interpretation created in Afghanistan - with antique beads.  The pendants are almost 2 inches across, and the other beads are a little over 5/8 inch in diameter.   $420.US.
   EA952.   This is an important amulet container from Karnataka, India.  According to Oppi Untracht this is called a silver lingam casket in square "chauka) form.  "The projections symbolize stylized bull's horns, a refererence to Nandin, Shiva's bull mount, and Basava, the sect founder.  In Hindu mythology, Basava is the lord of cattle and men and protects his devotees against evil.  The lingam is 3 1/2 inches wide, opens and closes very nicely and firmly, has an attractive decorated bottom and a cord woven of silver which is 34 inches long.  The piece is quite worn - it has some scratches (just on one side) on it which are not deep and can be rubbed away.  It could use a little polishing.  It is a very handsome piece though.    $320.US.
   EA953.   Here are two  amazing strands of ancient/Islamic crystal beads from the Middle East.  Strand #1 is made up of 20 inches of cornerless cube shaped beads  - crystal with sterling silver spacers.  The beads are different rectangular shapes and sizes which each have their own personality.  The beads have lots of inclusions and lots to look at and the largest bead is 1 3/4 inches long and almost 1 inch in diameter..  They are closed with a new button.   - $650.US.      The beads of strand #2 have been carved into a shape that I see more often in silver beads.  They are well worn and smooth and I bought them from an Afghani dealer.  The lines which look like cracks in the beads are actually internal ones.  I love the way that one can see the drilling holes (they head off in wayward directions and barely meet in the middle) through the beads.  The entire strand is 18 inches long and ready to string up as a (heavy) necklace- $650.US.   (#2 is sold)
   EA954.   This is a Tibetan necklace with a g'au in a typical form.  They usually close like a box but only the front part exists - the back has been lost.  The beads (real coral and good silver) are 16 inches long.  The g'au is 1 3/8 inches wide at the widest.  It is very pretty.   - $345.US.  Necklace #2 is from India - old coral wired with silver.  There is no clasp - the necklace is 29 inches long - $210.US.    (#2 is sold)
   EA955.   This necklace is made of Afghani silver beads with a Maria Theresa thaler hanging as a pendant.  The entire piece is 15 1/4 inches long.  The thaler sits between the breasts and looks great when worn.    $200.US.
   EA958.   I occasionally get wonderful Bukhara earrings for sale - and this is one of them.  The earrings are absolutely enchanting.  The top yellow raindrop is a piece of glass, and surrounded by tiny blue glass domes.  The cone part below is enamelled and there are lots of silver chains strung with coral.  The earrings are 4 3/4 inches tall from top to bottom.  If you are going to wear them, they need strong earrings.  Otherwise they look great on display.   $445.US.
   EA960.   New rings in an old Islamic design.  $95.US/each.   #1 (very dark lapiz) is a size 7.5.   #2 (black) is a size 9.5.   #3 (carnelian) is a size 7.5.   (#2 is sold)
   EA961.   Antique Islamic brass stamps with stringing holes -  from Iran.  #1 is $75.US.  #2 is $70.US.
   EA962.   5 silver coins averaging 5/8 inch in diameter - $200.US/for the group.
   EA963.   Here are two ancient brass pendants found in Iran - both have the same basic shape and size but a different patination.  They are each 1 1/8 inches long.  $85.US/for the pair.
   EA964.   This is a group of Islamic pendants from Iran - carved out of agate.  Each one has holes drilled into it for hanging holes on each side at the top.  You need a fairly thin string to go through them. Here is another view of them...   #1 - 2 inches long - $85.US.   #2 - 1 9/16 inches long - $65.US.   #3 - 1 1/2 inches long - $65.US.   #4 - 1 7/8 inches long - $75.US.   #5 - 1 1/2 inches long - $65.US.   (#3 & #4 are sold)    
   EA966.   Individual ancient jet beads from Iran - Here are three gorgeous jet beads from Iran (over 600 years old) which have been engraved with Arabic script.  They contain writings from Alah.  They all speak against badness happening within their quotes - and plea to save people.  These have always been considered to be precious objects and they are becoming very difficult to find.  Each one would be a great centerpiece for a necklace.     Pendant #1 - $145.US. (writing on all sides, 2 1/8 inches tall, and 7/8 inch thick)    Pendant #2 - $40.US.(circles on front and back, stringing hole at top, 1 3/4 inches tall)    Pendant #3 - $35.US. (circles on front and back, some breaks in the jet on the side in the photo)    Pendant #4 - $140.US. (this piece has similar writing on all sides as #1.  2 1/8 inches tall and 5/8 inch thick)   Pendant #5 - $55.US. (1 7/16 inch wide amulet studded with a pattern of metal)    Pendant #6 - $145.US. (2 1/8 inch wide amulet with writing on both sides, large script on one side and small on the other).  (#1, #2, #4, #5 & #6 are sold)
   EA968.   Here is a group of pendants from Iran, some with agate set into them, and the first two with coins hanging from them.  Items from Iran are becoming fewer and more expensive....  Pendant #1 - 2 1/2 inches tall - $95.US.   Pendant #2 - 2 3/4 inches tall - $95.US.   Pendant #3 - over 1 1/2 inches tall - $60.US.   Pendant #4 - 1 1/8 inches tall - $70.US.   Pendant #5 - $45.US.   Pendant #6 - $25.US.   Pendant #7 - $35.US.   (#2 & #3 are sold)
   EA969.   This silver dangle is from Iran.  It hangs from a 6 1/2 inch long chain, and has paisley shaped pendants hanging from it.  This is all nicely hammered with designs.  The diameter of the piece is 7/8 inch and the entire piece is 4 7/8 inches long  - $120.US.
   EA972.   There are three nice old Afghani beads here, each one a little different.  The largest is 1 5/8 inches long.  3 beads/$65.US.
   EA808.   This complex and interesting piece was bought in Herat, Afghanistan.  I had a similar piece last year which was a wedding pendant from Iran, which is close by.  Perhaps this is a piece worn by a community which crosses the border.  The piece weighs about 200 grams, and is very well made and quite complex.  Even the chain itself is magnificent.  The chain itself is 41 inches long, and the pendant is 3 1/2 inches long and 3 inches wide.  The 2 5/8 inch long amulets do open up but are currently empty inside.  They would be used for holding magical words.  Trying it on, the pendant hangs well beneath my waist.  This would only have been worn on special occasions and the words would have imparted protection and good wishes to the wearer.  It is quite dramatic and intriguing.   $950.US.
   EA811.   From Afghanistan -  #1 is an old ivory comb - 3 3/8 inches by 1 7/8 inches - graceful and simple and around 100 years old...  $200.US.   #2 is a silver comb with tiny bells hanging from the bottom.  The engraving is the same on both sides.   - $200.US. (#2 the silver comb is sold)
   EA812.   $145.US/each necklace with old coral and good silver. (#2 is sold)

   EA816.   $12.US/each strand   (#2, #6, #7, #8 are sold)
   EA818.   Here is a strand of antique Venetian beads traded into the east and set with a central pema raka bead - the strand is 23 inches long, the carnelian is 1 1/2 inches across and rich with colour, and there are nice old silver beads at the back.  One of the trade beads at the back of the necklace is broken.  $235.US.
   EA819.   These are new pumtek beads.  The colour is more consistent in real life than on the scan - they don't have that yellowish colour that seems to have emerged in the picture but the natural colour of pumteks.  These are tiny beads and beautifully made.   $85.US/each strand
   EA820.   These are new carnelian beads made by hand in the same style as the ancient ones.  These are skinny beads, about 19 inches long and glowing with a rich colour.  Very beautiful.  $155.US/each strand
   EA821.   This is a new ring, made in Thailand, with old influences.  It is made of good silver, coral and turquoise.  Made for a man's finger - size 9.5   $225.US.
  EA823.   #1 - Little slice of old dzi set in silver - 1 1/4 inches tall including pendant - $35.US.    #2 - old Tibetan turquoise in new silver setting - 1 3/4 inches tall - $80.US.     #3 - old Tibetan turquoise in new silver setting - 1 5/8 inches tall - $65.US.   (#1 & #3 is sold)
   EA826.   Tibetan hammered square with two loops on the back for fastening.  2 3/8 by 3 inches.  $135.US.
   EA830.   This is a collection of  blue enamelled rings from Multan, Pakistan.  The ring surrounding the finger is shaped rather in a pear shape so that the decorative top piece sits above the finger a little.  These are all small sizes, generally for the little finger.  They are gently adjustable.  The sizes of the rings are:  #1 - size 4, decoration is 1 3/4 inches long.    #2 - size 6.5, decoration is 2 inches long.    #3 - size 6.5, decoration is 1 3/4 inches long.    #4 - size 4, decoration is 1 3/4 inches long.    #5 - size 6.5, decoration is 2 1/8 inches long.    $80.US/each ring    (#2 & #3 are sold)
   EA831.   Here are three silver rings from the east.  #1 is from Yemen and is a size 8  - $150.US.   Ring #2 is from Iran and is a size 10 - $100.US.   ring #3 is from India and is a size 8 - $135.US.   (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA832.   There are leaf shaped pendants like this on page 101 of "the Arts and Crafts of Syria" - from the 19th - 20th centuries.  The ones illustrated are mostly inscribed with the opening sura of the Koran and the Throne Verse.  I have no knowledge of what words are written on these, but there is text on both sides of each pendant.  #1 is 2 inches tall.  They are delicate and lovely.  $85.US/each pendant.  (#2 & #3 are sold)
   EA834.   Pendant #1 - 2 1/8 inches tall - $35.US.   Pendant #2 - 1 7/8 inches tall - $40.US.   Pendant #3 - $24.US.   Pendants #4 - $55.US.   Pendant #5 - 2 5/8 inches across (with beads and ancient glass bead attached) - $85.US.   (#1, #2, #4 & #5 are sold)
   EA835.   earrings #1 are 1 5/8 inches long and one earring  weighs about 8.3 grams - $110.US.   earrings #2 are 3 1/2 inches long and one earring weighs about 15 grams - $135.US.   pendants #3 are 2 1/2 inches long and the pair weighs 22.8 grams - $100.US. (#1 is sold)
   EA836.   Pendants #1 - $60.US/pair.   pendant #2 - $30.US.   pendant #3 (solid silver) - $44.US.   pendants #4 - $44.US.   pendants #5 - $22.US/pair.   pendant #6 - $32.US.   (#3 is available - all others are sold)
   EA837.   Group of beads #1 - $85.US.   beads #2 - $95.US. (#2 is sold)   beads #3 - $28.US.   pendant #4 (bead opens up) - $30.US.  (#4 is sold)
   EA839.   Czech beads (playfully called barbells by the seller), popular in many parts of the east - about 29 inches long - $60.US/each strand   (#2 is available)
   EA852.   Here is a selection of antique silver pendants from Afghanistan with prices on the scan.   (#1, #3, #4,#5, #6 & #7 are sold)
  EA853.   Here is another selection of antique silver pendants from Afghanistan with prices on the scan.   (#1, #6 & #7 are sold)
   EA855.   I have two richly glowing strands of pema raka beads here.  # 1 is long (34 inches plus dangle) with brass beads separating the carnelian.  This feels great worn exactly as it is.   $675.US.   #2, the second strand is slightly wonkier and not quite as bright as the first.  A little more eclectic perhaps.  The strand measures 20 inches long and the largest central bead is just over 1 inch long.  There are silver slices between the beads as well as two small new turquoise beads.   $320.US.
   EA858.   These antique Afghani pendants measure 4 inches in height and are quite heavy.  They have the same design on each side, with a bright red stone on one side and a dark stone on the other.  These make great (with a little bit of noise with movement) central pendants on necklaces.   $55.US/each pendant.
   EA867.   The ends of these Central Asian (Uzbek) bracelets represent the heads of snakes.  Heavy pieces of shaped silver have been soldered onto the basic shape and are now very worn down from time.  It gives a sense of time to the piece.  A similar bracelet is shown on page 154 of "A World of Bracelets" where it says:   "In Khorezm, there have been open bracelets since the 13th century.  It is believed that a serpent will run away when faced with its own image.  Snakes have also been positive symbols that are related to women's fertility in Central Asia since ancient times.  The inside of the bracelet is 2 1/4 by 1 7/8 inches, and the opening is a little over 1 1/8 inch across.  A medium wrist of 6 1/2 inches or slightly less would be the best.   $230.US.
   EA868.   The ends of these Central Asian (Uzbek) bracelets represent the heads of snakes.  Heavy pieces of shaped silver have been soldered onto the basic shape and are now very worn down from time.  It gives a sense of time to the piece.  A similar bracelet is shown on page 154 of "A World of Bracelets" where it says:   "In Khorezm, there have been open bracelets since the 13th century.  It is believed that a serpent will run away when faced with its own image.  Snakes have also been positive symbols that are related to women's fertility in Central Asia since ancient times.  The inside of the bracelet is 2 3/8 by 1 1/16 inch across.  The opening is 1 1/4 inch across, and it fits a medium wrist of 7 inches or slightly less.   $235.US.    (sold)
   EA869.   There are two Afghani silver pendants here.  The smaller one was actually a part of a belt, but could now be used as a pendant.  It is nicely and smoothly domed and the central star has cutting lines around it.  It has a nice silver edge around it and a sturdy hanger.  The circle is 2 1/2 inches in diameter.   $65.US.   The larger piece has a loop behind so that it hangs like a pendant.  It is gilded silver, nicely patterned and studded with red and green glass stones as well as a carnelian in the center.  It is 4 inches across.  $210.US.
   EA871.   These silver, carnelian studded pendants come from Afghanistan.  The longest one (#2) is 1 3/4 inches from top to bottom.  The prices are on the full size image.    (all are sold)
   EA872.   These are all buttons from Afghanistan.  #3 is 1 1/2 inches across.  Some of them are gilded with gold.  They are all studded with carnelians except for #6 which has a small green glass stone instead.  The prices are on the full size image.
   EA875.   These are nice large old silver beads from Afghanistan, decorated with silver balls and glass stones set into them.  They are each rather plain on one side and highly decorated on the other.  It is a great eclectic looking way to create a bead.  The beads are generally 5/8 to 3/4 inch across with the decorative parts adding onto that...    $95/per group of beads.   (#1, #3 & #4 are sold)
   EA876.   Necklace piece/head-dress from Afghanistan -  $210.US.
   EA877.   These pairs of domed pendants from Afghanistan could be used as largish drops on earrings, as decorations on necklaces, at the ends of chains, attached to a handbag, or for many other uses.  They are good silver, old and interesting.  #1 - 1 3/4 inches tall - $68.US/pair    #2 - 1 3/4 inches tall - $72.US/pair    #3 - 1 1/2 inches tall - $64.US/pair   #4 - 1 3/8 inches tall - $72.US/pair. (#1, #2 & #4 are sold)
   EA883.   The three silver amulets from Afghanistan are all similar in style - #1 is 4 3/4 inches long.  amulet pendant #1 - $84.US.   amulet pendant #2 - $65.US.   (#2 is sold)   amulet pendant #3 - $60.US.
   EA886.   Set of silver amulets from Afghanistan.  #1 and #2 can each be opened at one end.  They are 2 7/8 inches long with hammered designs.  $35.US/each.  The group of pendants under #3 are $55 for the three.   Amulet #4 can be opened at one end.  It is 3 7/8 inches long and has a good substantial feel to it.  $80.US.   Amulet #5 has pendants hanging from it.  The piece is 3 3/8 inches wide and is made from spirals of silver wire over sheet.  $85.US. (#5 is available - all others sold)
   EA783.   This is an antique bronze weight (They were made for over 1000 years but this is most likely 19th century) for a scale, bought in Burma.  Dragons, birds, or other creatures were made in a range of sizes so that they could counter the weight of an object sitting at the other end of the scale.  This is a to-myin weight.   The toe is a fabulous animal supposed to inhabit the Himalayan forest.  It has the face of a lion, horns, and characteristics of a horse including hooves and a dramatic tail.  These are often called "opium weights" but were used for weighing all kinds of objects from foodstuffs to different materials.  This one is 2 inches tall, and the bottom of the base is a 1 1/8 inch square.  The measurements of weight used were called "ticals".     $85.US.
   EA805.  Here is another bracelet from the same area as above.  This is the noisiest one that I have ever had, as even carrying it carefully the bells just jingle away.  This is made of good silver and is quite old with lots of dented bells.  This is quite a good size and I assume it is meant to be pushed up the arm.  The inside diameter of the bracelet is 2 3/4 inches while the outside diameter is 4 1/2 inches (plus bells) at the largest.  This is a very attractive piece which would look great in a display case.  $300.US.
   EA788.   This is quite an amazing piece bought at auction in California, from the estate of one of the actresses who played "the Dragon Lady" in "Terry and the Pirates".  I don't know her name as there were a handful of actresses who played the part.  I would have taken these beads apart except for the necklace's own personal history as the silver beads come from two different areas.  The skinny pendants are of a phallic design representing fertility, and made in the highlands of Ethiopia.  The other beads are from north India, and the carnelian is probably from India as well.  The necklace is 21 1/2 inches long.    $235.US.
EA789.   Here is a curious necklace with some old pieces and some newish.  What a mix!!!  The 36 inch long chain is newer than three of the items hanging from it.  There is a silver piece covered with protective writing (Persian?), a claw held in a silver clasp (a hole has been drilled through it - it looks like it was added after the silver pendant part was put on), and a stone Islamic amulet contained in a silver wrap.  The bottom piece is an antique pendant amulet which has had soldering done more recently.  Although it is constructed of silver, I think it has been dipped in silver as well to shine it up.  The amulet is 3 inches wide and 3 1/4 inches tall from the top of the hangers to the bottom of the bells.  There are two bright red beads on the chain pretending (poorly) to be coral and the pieces that surround them are newish castings.  Altogether though, there is a lot of charm to this piece.  It is wearable.   $155.US.
   EA790.   Two thirty inch strands of beads, one shut with a silver coin, and the other shut with a slice of jade.  They each have a shell bead in the center as well as Chinese beads which look Venetian.   $110.US/each strand.
   EA791.   Strands #1, #2, #3 are $95.US/each strand.   Strand #4 is $85.US.
   EA794.   These are four Afghan pendants - each set with a glass cabachon and nicely decorated with hammering.  They are each under 1/4 inch thick and sit nicely with double loops to hold them onto their necklaces.   $24.US./each.   (#1 & #4 are sold)
   EA795.   Among my favourite little pendants - each good silver, set with red and green glass.  #1 is gilded with gold - 2 1/4 inches tall - $42.US.   #2 - $20.US.   #3 - $20.US.   #4 - $22.US.   #5 - $30.US.   #6 - $28.US.   #7 - $20.US.  (all are sold)
   EA797.   These pendants are great grouped together on a necklace or as central pendants.  Some of them have the vague remains of gilding on them, giving them the vaguest tinge of gold.  group #1 - 1 1/16 inches wide.  $105.US.   group #2 - 1 3/16 inches wide.  $120.US.   group #3 - 1 1/8 inches wide. $130.US.   group #4 - $80.US.
   EA798.   Here is a collection of flat silver Rajasthan pendants, prettily decorated, and fairly simple and straightforward looking.  #1, the trapezoid represents a house in shape.  It has symetrical patterns soldered onto it with a sense of delicacy.  It is 3 1/4 inches tall.  $75.US.   #2 and #3 were hammered against the same metal form so are almost identical except for wear.  The shape is a protective one of an arrowhead.  They are $38.US/each.   #4 is the smallest, a Punjab shaped arrowhead.  It was heated at some point, perhaps in its manufacture, and has a ripple of silver across it which you can see on the image.  It is attractive nonetheless.  2 1/8 inches across.  $22.US.   (#1, #2 & #3 are sold)
   EA800.  This is a very attractive silver pendant bought in Afghanistan.  At 43.5 grams it is a sturdy little thing - 3 3/4 inches tall from top of loop to bottom of dangles.  The piece can use a bit of a polishing, like most of the silver that I sell does.  Different people have different levels of gleam that they like, so I leave it to the new owner.  $95.US.
   EA804.   Here is a range of earrings from Afghanistan, covering some different simple styles.  The first two need a second person to put them in as they are like a spring where both ends meet inside the earhole.  One pulls them to the side, slides them into the ear and lets them close together to hold firmly.  Earrings like this are not removed constantly but are happy staying in the ear for long periods as they are not simple to take out and put in.  The other earrings slip in fairly easily although they have little hooked ends on the wires.    earrings #1 & #2 are $35.US/each.   earrings #3 are $22.US.   earrings #4 are $35.US.   earrings #5, #6 & #7 are $28.US/each.   (earrings #1, #2, #5, #6 & #7 are sold)
   EA661.  This is a fascinating silver ring from Iran, which has been set with a slice of ancient glass coloured in yellow and blue against a deep black core.  The setting is fairly new, but the cabochon is ancient.  The size is 8.   $125.US.
   EA667.   This 21 inch long strand of blue chalcedony beads has been strung with 22 karat gold beads and clasp from India.  The pendant at the bottom of the strand is a little over 1 1/8 inches long.  Some of the beads are rounded and some are cornerless cubes - all are attractive.  This is not an ancient strand but beads that have been cut in the last century  I believe.  It is certainly beautiful though, and very traditional in look.   $750.US.
   EA668.   Well, there is something very intriguing about this old silver Tibetan spoon (around a century old).  It is 5 1/4 inches long and set with a robust coral bead.  The piece has been hammered into shape, and decorated with more hammering of patterns, both graceful and evocative of that ancient culture.  The spoon has a hanging loop on the back with a fat jump ring slipped through it so that it could be carried by a traveller for use when needed.  To that is attached a 6 inch long silver chain made by folding silver hoops into each other.  I would love to see this worn as a pendant as it hangs with the smaller spoon end at the top, and the larger weightier one at the bottom.  $625.US.
    EA671.   This silver piece is not too old - it was made during the last 50 years or so, but I was fascinated by it.  This is a perfume container which one wears like a pendant.  The piece is 2 1/2 inches tall including the hanging loop, and is beautifully and organically decorated and set with coral and turquoise.  The loop is actually the top of a cylinder which screws into the pendant.  When you unscrew it, you can pour some perfume into the container, seal it up again, and use it when you would like.  This was made in Uzbekistan and is strung on a 24 inch long silver chain.  The chain is a bit rough in shape, it has been bent around a bit so it would be a good patience produced thing to sit and run ones hands down the chain (perhaps with a soft cloth) smoothing it out.  I imagine it would take a half hour or so of soothing the chain to make it sit nicely and smoothly again.  $275.US.
   EA675.   Strand #1 - 19 inches long, fairly solid silver beads - $165.US.   Strand #2 - 22 inches long fairly heavy silver beads - $195.US.   Strand #3 - 21 inches long flower patterned silver beads - $95.US.   (#1 & #3 are sold)
   EA677.   Here is a collection of antique silver amulets from India.  These are all strung onto a 28 inch long silver chain separated by beads.  Wearing this brings lots of good wishes as the 1 5/8 inch long amulets are holders of luck.   - $435.US.
   EA683.   This is an interesting Islamic pendant.  It has numbers written on both sides, and I assume that they are arranged in an order that creates a "magic" resonance.  You would have to take the numbers and add them up, or compare them, to see what their relationship is to each other.  Each side of this pendant (with bird's heads on it) has different characters on it.  The pendant also has a hook tucked into it, which opens on one side like a lock.  I woul not string the pendant from that as it opens fairly easily, but between the two birds' heads, there is a stringing hole.  The piece is 2 1/2 inches tall and quite rare.  $225.US.
   EA688.   This is a Pashtun ring from Afghanistan/Pakistan.  It is made of silver and just flowing with bright magenta glass stones.  size 10.  $85.US.   (sold)
   EA692.   This silver ring set with slices of glass is Pashtun from Afghanistan/Pakistan.  The decorative piece is a little over an inch and a half square.  size 6 1/2.   $65.US.
   EA693.   Silver ring studded with a bright clear gem of yellow glass.  size 9 1/2.   $75.US.
   EA698.   11 1/2 inches of ancient beads from Iran.  The largest central bead is 1 3/4 inches long.   $325.US.
   EA703.   This is a lucky silver talisman from Iran.  It is covered with tiny numbers and one recites them in different directions.  They contain lucky combinations and mysterious additions.  The piece is just under 1 1/2 inches wide and will string up nicely.  $145.US.
   EA704.   This 4 inch long pendant originated in India and wound up in Iran.  The container can be opened at one end.  It has 3 different styles of thin dangles hanging from it.  It is delicate and beautiful.  $155.US.
   EA705.   Here is a beat up old strand of thin silver stamped pendants worn for luck and a good life.  The pendants are 1 1/2 inches long.  They can be taken off the pale green strand, cleaned, and used on other jewellery.  I do like it the way that it is though....  $245.US.
  EA709.   One ancient agate bead with hole going through and remains of ancient patterns.  $155.US.  Three ancient gaming pieces - tall domes with flat bottoms made of agate - very charming and sculptural...   #1 - 7/8 inches tall and 1 1/8 inch across - $135.US.   #2 - 7/8 inch tall and 1 inch across with dot in the middle of the flat bottom - $125.US.   #3 - 7/8 inch tall and 7/8 inch across - $115.US.
   EA710.  Here are two amulet pendants, wishing goodness to the wearer.  #1, the tiny, delicate one - is 7/8 inches across.  This is agate swirled with streaks of white and caramel.  There is a stringing hole across the top extension.  This is very small and would great on a fine strand of beads or a thin chain.  $30.US.    #2 is a hefty stone talisman pendant made of agate 500+ years ago.  There are greys, creams and beiges forming different patterns in the stone.  This hangs from two extensions with small holes running through them.  Right now they are full of dirt from burial, but some soaking in warm water, and some prodding with a fine needle will clear them out.  The piece is 2 1/2 inches long.  $155.US.       (#1 & #2 are sold)
   EA713.   Pendant #1 is a silver piece set with a slab of jet.  The part with the jet is slightly over 1 inch wide.  The entire piece is slightly over 2 inches long and hung with 3 Persian coins, newer than the pendant itself.  $55.US.   These two silver dangles would be great to create a pair of earrings with.  They are 2 7/8 inches long with noisy little dangles at the bottom.  $85.US./the pair.   (#1 is available)
   EA715.   Pair of Turkoman pendants.  4 1/4 inches long.  $200.US.
   EA718.   The top group of 9 small Islamic coins is $85.US.  The individual coins below are priced individually.  #2 - $14.US (sold),   #3 - $30.US (sold).,   #4 - $28.US.,   #5 - $28.US.,   #6 - $14.US.
   EA719.   I like this small beat-up very old silver pendant from Iran.  I think that this was damaged years ago, one of the hanging loops and the part of the flat pendant that it was attached to, was broken long ago, the section cut off and a new hanging loop soldered in place.  The two hanging loops are quite different from each other and I like that eclectic look.  It sits a little off center as well.  The entire piece (including loops) is 2 1/2 inches tall and 1 7/8 inches wide.  The front has zig-zag patterns cut in all kinds of direction criss-crossing back and forth.  They are fairly worn but still visible.  Iranian pieces are often expensive as few old items still exist.  This is $70.US.
   EA632.  These are good solid old woven silver chains from India.  The same methods were used to make everything from bracelets to belts.  Silver is carefully and firmly woven into tubular chains, then the chains are pulled through a drawplate to make the silver flatten out and be tighter still.  Use over time emphasizes this look as well.  They do feel great and smooth and slinky when worn.  These pieces are priced by weight - $2./per gram.   Chain #1 is 18 inches long and weighs 71.7 grams/$143.40.US.   Chain #2 is 8 1/2 inches long and weighs 71.4 grams/$142.80.US.   Chain #3 is 8 1/2 inches long and weighs 72.4 grams/$144.80.US.   Chain #4 is 19 1/2 inches long and weighs59.6 grams/$119.20.US.   (#2 is available)
   EA633.   This strand of beads from India is 24+ inches long with beads averaging a diameter a little larger than 3/8 inch.  They are hammered into shape and quite heavy - 105 grams.  Some even have a look like folding from the hammering - - as a piece of fabric would.  These would be great for a variety of projects.          1/2 of this strand is sold.  The other half is available for   $138.US.
   EA636.   This is a fun dangle which just needs a chain or strand of beads to suspend it.  A similar pattern has been made on the silver on both the front and the back - soldering little drops of silver into a design.  7 chains holding bells hang from the bottom, and a circle sits at the top for suspension.  3 1/4 inches wide and 5 inches long from top to bottom.   $95/US.
   EA637.   This is a heavy and substantial pendant (87 grams) quite old and very nicely worn.  The case of the pendant is just under 1 1/2 inches wide and 7/16 inches thick.  The entire piece is 3 3/4 inches long with lots of chains hanging and bells knocking together. It has a great look to it and is very nicely constructed.  $195.US. (sold)
   EA642.   I have three different pieces of Islamic jewellery here - #1 is a 20 piastres silver coin from Turkey.  It has been rounded, and then a pin has been soldered onto the back.  It measures 1 7/16 inches across.  The design on the front is called a toughra (the Sultanic calligraphic marking individual to each sultan, consisting of the title khan, the sultan's name, the Arabic word bin ("son [of]"), the sultan's father's name, and the title muzaffir da'ima ("the always victorious").  This one has a flower to the right indicating the first coinage of Abdul Hamid II.  That places it between AH1293-1327 or 1876-1909 AD.  The back of the coin is fairly worn down so difficult to read.  $65.US.   #2 is a beautifully and delicately made pin measuring a little over 1 3/4 inches across.  It is intricate.  The pin was made with a lacy frame which holds a cast centerpiece of an Islamic temple/mosque with a number of domes topped with moon shapes, and minarets in the distance.  The pin in the back has an amazing little lock to hold it shut as well as a pendant piece if you choose to hang it.  This dates to around the turn of the century (18/19) and has been touched for reassurance as a small area of it has been gently worn.  It is gorgeous and has a small stamp from the maker on the back.  $85.US.   (#2 is sold)    Pendant #3 is sterling silver as well, and also shows an Islamic mosque.  The name is written on a small banner at the bottom but it is too worn for me to read clearly.  The pendant (not including the hanger) is 1 1/2 inches tall.  It is made of a lacy design soldered onto more silver lace with the circular image sitting nicely at the front.  The chain is just over 16 inches long.  It is a lovely, graceful piece.  $75.US.
   EA643.   There are three bronze antique Islamic seals illustrated here.  They have arisen from long burial in Persia.  Each one of these pieces has holes for stringing - #1 is 5/8 inches tall with a hole across the top of the stem.  It is covered with writing and a date, which I can't quite make out.   $45.US.     #2 is 3/4 of an inch in diameter and has an interesting pattern cast into it.  It has 2 holes going across the back.   $45.US.     #3 is 7/8 of an inch tall and very sturdily built.  It is covered in writing as well and is quite lovely.   $65.US.  (#1 is sold)
  EA605.   These are new Buddhist pendants set in sterling silver.  These are beautifully done and pay full respect to the honouring of Buddha.  They would hang beautifully as necklace pendants or strung onto a wall as reminders of a belief of peace and understanding.  To give you an idea of their size, number 2 is 3 3/8 inches long, and number 6 is 1 5/8 inches long.  Numbers 1 through 5 are $30.US/each and numbers 6 through 9 are $25.US/each.   (I have 2 pendants remaining of #1 - the rest are sold)
  EA619.   Chinese beads - not antique but made to look old.  They are interesting though, and have a great texture to them.  They have been strung with brass beads and decorated with a flourish of old shell pendants.  There are 34 inches of beads averaging 5/8" in diameter.  The shells measure about 2 inches in length.   $220.US.
  EA621.   There are two pieces here.  The Afghan pendant is pale muted green jade set in silver.  This is an old and worn piece of stone which has been reset at some point.  The surface of the stone has fine scratches on it.  Some determined work would eliminate them.  The piece is 2 1/8 inches across.   $75.US.   The other item is a stamp seal.  The "coin" part of the seal is 1 inch across and the height of the attachment on it is 7/8 inch.   $50.US.
EA512.   Strand #1 has 6 silver beads plus one pendant, 1 3/4 inches long including loop.  This is quite a lightweight piece made of old beat-up beads.  It needs restringing and perhaps a clasp.   - $125.US.   Strand #2 - the necklace here is just over 16 inches long.  It has fat loopy beat up beads on it that are rather fascinating.  The pendant including loop is 1 1/8 inch long and newer than the other silver beads.  The piece could really use a re-stringing as it is very crudely made.  Fun beads though.   $125.US.
EA513.   This is a very old Afghani button.  It measures 5 3/4 inches across but was larger once.  You can see where beads had been placed before as their remains are less than half size.  I suppose someone needed the value of the silver once upon a time.  The edges are very well worn where the trimming was done and it looks great.  The gilding is quite worn down and the depth and emphasis on the hammered pattern is very dramatic.  There are two big buttons in the back for fastening.  This is a special piece. $325.US.
EA516.   This antique silver gilded Afghani pendant weighs 4.8 ounces.  It measures 12 inches in length and sho