{"product_id":"turkoman-pendant-antique-silver-with-fire-gilding-and-carnelian-cabochon-2-wide","title":"Turkoman, Pendant, Antique Silver with Fire-Gilding and Carnelian Cabochon, 2\" wide","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntique Turkoman pendant of fire-gilded silver with \"horse eye\" carnelian cabochon 2\" wide by 1.25 inches tall\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis piece was no doubt originally a small part of a much larger necklace\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTurkoman jewelry was 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. Most Turkoman jewelry reaches us through Afghanistan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Beadazzled.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50726994739509,"sku":"ASF-324","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0269\/4388\/1301\/files\/ASF-324Beadazzled.com.jpg?v=1742139280","url":"https:\/\/www.beadazzled.com\/products\/turkoman-pendant-antique-silver-with-fire-gilding-and-carnelian-cabochon-2-wide","provider":"Beadazzled.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}