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Hazard Necklace with Turquoise Accent

A long, ceremonial necklace with a distinctive form, with a central blue stone and a dense cascade of leafy pendants.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: N-0675
A long, ceremonial necklace with a distinctive form, with a central blue stone and a dense cascade of leafy pendants.
SKU: N-0675
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    mosiądz
  • Gemstones:
    howlit
  • Necklace length:
    70-90 cm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    76 cm
  • Width:
    15 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    193 g

Hazard Necklace with Turquoise Accent

A Hazara necklace with an elaborate chain structure, composed of repeating modules and three-dimensional leaf-shaped pendants. The metal has a warm, golden brass hue with a natural patina that highlights the item's age and authenticity. This isn't a piece of jewelry created for tourist tastes—it's tribal jewelry, worn as an element of symbolic attire.

The central medallion has a softly rounded shape and rich, plant-like ornaments engraved into the metal. A blue stone, visually reminiscent of turquoise, is set in its heart—the color contrasts with the brass and immediately catches the eye. In the region's culture, blue was associated with protection and warding off evil eye.

The lower part of the medallion is completed with a movable composition: leaf pendants, small spherical elements, and geometric plates create a multi-layered structure. With each movement, the metal vibrates gently and produces a subtle sound. This is jewelry that lives with the body.

The necklace's length allows it to fall low on the chest, creating a strong, vertical accent. It is a representative piece of jewelry, rarely seen in such a complete and elaborate form. Hazara pieces of this type do not often appear in circulation, especially in a preserved, complete arrangement of pendants.