{"product_id":"turkoman-heart-shaped-pendant-with-carnelian-2x2-75-inches","title":"Turkoman, Heart-Shaped Pendant with Carnelian, 2x2.75 inches","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelatively new Turkoman heart-shaped pendant with nice carnelian cabochons 2\" wide x 2.75\" tall. \u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy silver sheet embellished with wire work and stamped designs around the carnelian oval cabochon.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkoman jewelry is characterized by its large scale, the use of fire-gilding on silver, granulation, and sinuous lines full of meaning to those who have studied the culture. Traditionally only carnelian stones were used, but now some lapis lazuli, black onyx and even turquoise is incorporated, mostly for export.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe nomadic Turkoman people have traditionally migrated throughout Central Asia, Iran and Afghanistan since the 11th century, finding new grazing for their herds of goats, sheep, horses and camels.  They are known for their carpet making skills, and fabulous jewelry for humans and animals. Today many have settled and become farmers in Turkmenistan, but other groups try to maintain their nomadic lifestyle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50112867696949,"sku":"ASF-258","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/ASF-258.jpg?v=1728145369","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/turkoman-heart-shaped-pendant-with-carnelian-2x2-75-inches","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}