Traditional vintage coin necklace among various tribes of East India. It is made with ancient beads of gujarati glass that imitate coral, an ancient symbol of fertility for its red color.
It has a very old central medallion that lacks the central stone so 2024 any stone or object can be set. Coins are an amulet to attract economic prosperity and are from different decades being the last of the eighties. these pieces are inherited and are usually rebound by adding new components to them. The cord is made of handcrafted cotton probably from the same decade.
It is very stylish and feminine with its coins set with small flowers. Red glass beads today are highly appreciated by antique collectors. That's 26 coins from 25 countries.
Necklace body 56 cm that together with the 25 cm rope makes a total length of 81 cm reaching below the chest.
In my book "Beyond Gold and Silver" I describe, from my personal collection, the origins, uses and meanings of tribal jewelry and ornamentation. A book with hundreds of photographs of both the pieces and the tribes that carry them. If you are interested in the subject, this book can be of great help.
All my jewelry comes wrapped in a nice cloth bag ready to give away.
Product code: Vintage necklace coins 2024 and antique Indian glass.