Vintage Demi-Parure Turkish 84 NU 925 Silver Woven Foxtail Necklace Bracelet

This is a jaw-dropping example of traditional Mesopotamian / Middle Eastern craftsmanship. The multi-strand mesh consists of dozens of fluid, delicate silver foxtail strands, layered together to create a rich, fabric-like texture. The gold vermeil-plated connector pieces separate and align the strands. There is a wide band matching bracelet which measures approximately 7.5". Hallmarked 84 NU 925, this set is a rare and highly collectible 20th-century, between the late 1940s and the 1970s, wearable art. The heavy barrel and pin clasp design is a textbook feature of mid-century European and Mediterranean regional silver export work. The rare slip-pin lock style closure on both the necklace and bracelet is intact. This demi-parure is in excellent pre-owned condition. Bracelet weighs: 65g, and the necklace collar bib weighs 136g. No kinks in the links, but there is a small amount of tarnish.

Gemstone: In the mid-century, Turkish workshops revived the "84" stamp alongside the international "925" mark strictly for trade purposes. It was a quality guarantee targeted at buyers in Soviet-era Russia, Eastern Europe, and bordering Middle Eastern regions who were still highly accustomed to the old standards.