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.
Large, Heavy Solid Silver Bracelet from Yemen
MYEM1444
Very cool, heavy, solid (high 80-90%) silver content bracelet/band from Yemen. Over 100 years old; somewhat worn from decades of use. Still a very impressive piece of jewelry! 2.5" inner dimension.
1 in stock
Awesome Strand of Lumpy Brass Beads from Yemen
MYEM1415st
22" strand of wonderfully lumpy brass beads from Yemen, made by the "lost wax" method of metalwork. Each bead is unique and average approx. 10mm long x 11mm diameter. Becoming scarce.
2 in stock
Vintage Silver Bead from Yemen
MYEM1408
Vintage 1950’s, Yemen-made high content silver bead. 22-23mm long x 20mm diameter with 4-5mm hole. Photo shows them in a bunch, SOLD SEPARATELY.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Yemen Necklace
MYEM1431
14" antique silver work necklace; Yemen-made high-content silver beads. Beautiful detail work. 12mm to 17mm diameter hollow beads. Over 100 years old. Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Bead Yemen Necklace
MYEM1432
11" antique silver work necklace; Yemen-made high-content silver beads. Beautiful detail work. 13mm to 22mm diameter hollow beads. Over 100 years old. Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Antique Yemen Silver Prayer Box
MYEM1430
Wonderful, antique silver prayer box from Yemen. Around 100 years old with fine silver detail and a carnelian stone centerpiece and three dangles. On a 24" silver chain. Box measures 50mm long x 42mm tall x 10mm thick (hollow). Sorry, no discount on this item.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Yemen Drop with Dangle
MYEM1427
Antique silver dangle from Yemen, circa early 1900’s. Very cool round design. 10mm diameter with a wonderful dangly ball and a 3mm loop. Sold Separately, not in a group of four.
5 in stock
Antique Silver Drop from Yemen
MYEM1428
Antique silver dangle from Yemen, circa early 1900’s. Very cool design. 17mm long with a wonderful pair of dangly balls and a 3mm loop. Sold Separately, not in a pair.
12 in stock
Antique Silver Yemen Drop
MYEM1426
Antique silver dangle from Yemen, circa early 1900’s. Very cool tear-drop design. 15mm x 9mm with a wonderful dangly ball and a 3mm loop. Sold Separately, not in a group of four.
12 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. Photo shows three dangles, please note some have one ball, some have two; SOLD SEPARATELY, not in a group of three.
16 in stock
Antique Silver Ring with Coral from Yemen
MYEM1425d
Very cool size 7.5 antique ring from Yemen. Made over 100 years ago from high-silver content; wonderful detail and features a 8mm x 6mm coral setting. Photo shows two views of the same ring.
1 in stock
Antique Silver "Tower" Ring from Yemen
MYEM1425b
Very cool size 9.5 antique ring from Yemen. Made over 100 years ago from high-silver content; wonderful detail. Features a traditional 19mm x 15mm diameter "tower". Photo shows two views of the same ring.
1 in stock
Very Cool Antique Silver Ring from Yemen
MYEM1425a
Very cool size 13 antique ring from Yemen. Made over 100 years ago from high-silver content; wonderful detail. Photo shows two views of the same ring.
1 in stock
Unusual 2-Hole Spacer Bar
MYEM1423
Antique 2-hole silver spacer bar from Yemen, circa early 1900’s. Very unusual design. 13mm x 6mm with two 2mm spacer holes. Photo shows front and back; Sold Separately, not in a group of three.
25 in stock
Unusual Silver Dangle from Yemen
MYEM1422
Antique silver dangle from Yemen, circa early 1900’s. Very unusual design. 17mm x 3mm with a wonderful dangly ball. Sold Separately, not in a group of four.
25 in stock
Antique Silver Cuff from Yemen
ETHJ2050
Antique coin silver cuff made in Yemen 59-100 years ago. Wonderful detail. Large size for large hand; 3.25" diameter. Photo show two views of the same cuff, not a pair.
1 in stock
Large Antique Silver Yemen Bead
MYEM1421
Very large high silver content bead from Yemen with unusual pattern. 33mm x 30mm with 6mm hole. Photo shows two views of the same bead, NOT two beads.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Yemen Capsule Pendant
MYEM1420b
Antique high silver content Yemen-made capsule pendant from the early 1900s. Has very minor damage and patina on one end (see photo). 52mm x 25mm. Photo shows two views of the same bead, NOT two beads.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Capsule Yemen Pendant
MYEM1420a
Antique Yemen capsule pendant made of high silver from over 100 years ago. 54mm x 23mm; photo show two views of the same pendant not two pendants.
1 in stock
Antique Silver Capsule Yemen Pendant
MYEM1419b
Antique high silver content capsule pendant made in Yemen by Jewish jewelers in the early 1900s. 43mm x 42mm including dangles.
1 in stock
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