Old Nickel Silver Afghan "Bellydancer" Pendant silver bead but were ground-down (or faceted)

but were ground-down (or faceted) in Nigeria in the early 1800s

Both have a 5mm loop at the top

with some chipping and wear due to their age

Lightweight tapered tubes

original Nagaland-made 26" 15 strand necklace with old Indian copper coin (from 1887) as the a rope/button toggle closure

Old Nickel Silver Afghan "Bellydancer" Pendant silver bead but were ground-down (or faceted)Here is a flashy pendant that was originally part of larger necklace (a set of five), but has been recently separated. It is made of nickel silver with a nice brass wash, and punched stamped detail worked. Approx 4" in diameter with 21 jangly dangles, three 8mm loops, four large cut glass "stones" (9mm diameter) and three smaller ones (4mm diameter). This would make a cool centerpiece for any belly dancer.