Metals from Yemen
These silver beads are some of the most detiled and complex of the antique ethnic metal beads. They are nearly sterling, and often have a signature of the maker somewhere on the bead. Made by displaced Jewish silversmiths pre-1947 Israel, they are becoming more expensive and scarce.
Silver Pendant from Yemen
MYEM1414
Old silver pendant from Yemen. Large one-of-a-kind hollow pendant measures 43mm tall x 31mm wide with 3mm loop for stringing. Awesome!
1 in stock
Old High Silver Beads from Yemen
MYEM1412
Old high silver beads from Yemen, circa early 1900s. Rare with intricate silversmithing. Photo illustrates the slight variation with each bead. Sizes range from12mm in diameter to 18mm long x 16mm wide with 3mm hole. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY, not as a group
23 in stock
Old High Silver from Yemen
MYEM1411
Old high silver beads from Yemen, circa early 1900s. Rare with intricate silversmithing. While beads appear to be the same design (see photo), there are slight variations. Size approx. 18mm long x 14mm wide with small 2mm hole. SOLD INDIVIDUALLY, not as a group.
15 in stock
Old Red Coral and Silver Ring from Yemen
MYEM1410
Stunning one-of-a-kind ring from Yemen — over 100 years old! High silver content with red coral; ring size is 7 1/2. Photo shows two views of the same ring.
1 in stock
Old Silver Earrings from Yemen
MYEM1409
Old silver pair of dangling earrings from Yemen. Each earring has: approx. 36mm hoop with 18mm x 14mm bead and four cool dangles. Sold as a pair only.
1 in stock
Sterling Silver Earrings from Yemen.
MYEM1413
Large, old sterling silver earrings from Yemen. 38mm in diameter. Sold as a pair only.
1 in stock
Yemen Prayer Box Pendant
PEND8004
Prayer box pendant with coral bead set in center, 7 dangles, 3 top loops, with some fine fabricated designs, this is a complet piece with not dents, excellent condition and a high silver content. 85mm tall including loops and dangles, 75mm across, and 7mm thick.
1 in stock
Silver Necklace from Yemen
MYEM1408
With seven signature beads and cones and chain at the top, this necklace, and variations on this theme, are collectible and beautiful to wear as is! 18" long, with 30 × 28mm beads.
1 in stock
Long Pointed Dangle from Yemen
MYEM1406
Also used in traditional face-veils, the traditional dangles are intricately decorated with bells and filigree dangles. Rare, and great components for jewelry making! 60mm total length, 10mm widest spot.
20 in stock
Mini Filigree Drops from Yemen
MYEM1405
Used mostly on intricate veils worn by Muslim women, these drops are ideal dangles for earrings and accent details for bracelets and necklaces. They range in size and wire-worked patterns. Average size is 12mm top of loop to bottom and 7mm wide.
93 in stock
Open Weave Silver Bicones from Yemen
MYEM1404
These silver filigree-style beads are a traditional bead made in the early 1900’s in Yemen by Jewish silversmiths. Very funky! Sizes vary, from 11mm x 16mm up to 18mm x 15mm. Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
15 in stock
Large Round Yemen Silver
MYEM1403
Large silver beads made in Yemen by Jewish silversmiths in the early 1900’s, no signature on these, Very rare, each bead is unique. 34mm x 32mm
4 in stock
Medium Size Silver Yemen Round Beads
MYEM1402
5 in stock
Fancy Yemen Silver Round Beads
MYEM1401
These beautiful fancy silver beads were made by Jewish silversmiths in Yemen in the early 1900’s. Very Rare! Approximately 80% silver content, 13mm x 12mm, each bead is unique! Photo illustrates the variety in these beads; sold separately not as pairs or sets.
11 in stock