{"product_id":"antiker-armreif-aus-bhutan-silber-teilvergoldet-mit-turkis","title":"Antique bangle from Bhutan - silver, partially gold-plated with turquoise","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eImpressive, heavy bangle from Bhutan - an exceptional piece of traditional Himalayan jewelry art with documented provenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe massive 172 g bangle is made of silver with a high silver content and is decorated with carefully soldered, gold-plated elements. The surrounding band shows a dense sequence of chased flower and vine decoration - floral motifs and curved cloud tendrils alternate in traditional Bhutanese craftsmanship. Inlaid turquoise cabochons in bright blue-green create powerful color accents; several turquoise stones are grouped in gold-plated settings at each of the two widened ends of the open hoop. The upper and lower edges of the band are edged with twisted silver wire - a characteristic feature of traditional forging from the Himalayan region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe hoop is not round, but slightly oval in shape (diameter 83 × 65 mm) and has an opening of 24 mm - it is narrow and only suitable for very slender wrists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProvenance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Acquired in 1982 in Thimphu \/ Bhutan from a private collector - at a time when such pieces still came from traditional family collections to local markets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIn Bhutan and Tibet, turquoise has been much more than jewelry for centuries - it was considered a protective stone, status symbol and store of value at the same time. Heavy silver hoops with turquoise inlays were worn on special occasions and often passed down through generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWeight 172 g · Diameter 83 × 65 mm · Opening 24 mm · Silver, partially gold-plated · Turquoise inlays · Provenance: Bhutan 1982\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"James G. Jacobsen","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56714346692986,"sku":null,"price":1320.0,"currency_code":"CHF","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0608\/8746\/6221\/files\/antiker-armreif-aus-bhutan-silber-teilvergoldet-mit-turkis-8591676.png?v=1774226419","url":"https:\/\/ateliertibet.ch\/en\/products\/antiker-armreif-aus-bhutan-silber-teilvergoldet-mit-turkis","provider":"Atelier Tibet","version":"1.0","type":"link"}