{"product_id":"vintage-low-silver-palestinian-habbayat-bracelet","title":"Vintage Low Silver Palestinian Habbayat Bracelet","description":"\u003cp\u003eA rare Palestinian bracelet known as \u003cem\u003eHabbayat \u003c\/em\u003ein reference to the beads that appear like seeds or grains. that cover its body. The bracelet is made by linking elements together and holding the links with pins that go through the entire width of the bracelet.  The front of the bracelet is decorated with florets made of wire with a loop in the middle.  The closure is a complex pin and barrel mechanism.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA similar bracelet can be seen in the \u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.britishmuseum.org\/research\/collection_online\/collection_object_details.aspx?objectId=3321623\u0026amp;partId=1\"\u003eBritish Museum's Online Collection\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bracelet is made of low grade silver and is pre-1940's since it was around that time that gold jewelry replaced the more traditional silver jewelry as a woman's private banking system. This bracelet was made in Nablus and worn by the women n that region, often in pairs, one on each wrist. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthentic Palestinian jewelry is becoming increasingly rare to find as a small quantity was produced.  This bracelet is in fine condition with a bronze sheen which could have come from an old gold gilt or of being dyed with a natural dye.  The bracelet does test positive for low grade silver. Please note that the pin and the chain connecting it to the bracelet are not original and not made of silver.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidth is 4.5 cm (1 3\/4\" ) .\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe length 17.5 cm (6 3\/4\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight is a hefty 169.3 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Anteeka","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47976942502126,"sku":"B26008","price":680.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0815\/9507\/files\/IMG_2263.jpg?v=1777747636","url":"https:\/\/anteeka.com\/products\/vintage-low-silver-palestinian-habbayat-bracelet","provider":"Anteeka","version":"1.0","type":"link"}