Older silver brooch with amber

A unique, older brooch from a Tibetan jewelry collection.

The brooch has the shape of an "Akor" ear ornament with its typical ends in the form of stylized lotus buds and is set with flat amber cabochons set in silver. The settings are elaborately decorated with fine silver wires and applied silver beads. The brooch can also be worn as a pendant on a chain.

The piece comes from an extensive collection of Tibetan jewelry from the 19th and 20th centuries and was probably never worn. Both the quality of the turquoise and the silver workmanship are exceptionally high.

Dimensions:

• Height: 57 mm
• Width: 19 mm

Amber is a warm, golden yellow gemstone made from fossil resin that plays an important role in Tibetan jewelry. In traditional pieces of jewelry, it is often used in combination with turquoise, coral and silver. In Tibetan culture, amber symbolizes protection, healing and wisdom. Monks and believers often wear amber as a talisman to ward off negative energies.