{"product_id":"antique-tibetan-silver-and-turquoise-ghau-copy-9","title":"Antique Tibetan Gilded Silver and Turquoise Women's Ghau Pendant","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\na {\n    text-decoration: none;\n    color: #464feb;\n}\ntr th, tr td {\n    border: 1px solid #e6e6e6;\n}\ntr th {\n    background-color: #f5f5f5;\n}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn impressive antique Tibetan gilded silver \u003cem\u003eghau\u003c\/em\u003e pendant lavishly decorated with numerous natural turquoise stones set in ornate floral and geometric designs. Pieces of this type were traditionally worn by Tibetan women as important decorative and cultural adornments, combining beauty, craftsmanship, and symbolic significance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pendant features a rectangular central panel richly ornamented with intricate gilt silver filigree and turquoise-set floral motifs. Additional turquoise-inlaid triangular elements extend from each side, top, and bottom, creating a bold and visually striking design. The vibrant blue-green turquoise contrasts beautifully against the warm gilded silver, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship of Tibetan silversmiths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reverse retains its original brass\/copper back cover, a traditional construction method commonly found in antique Tibetan jewelry. Its generous size and substantial weight make it an outstanding example of Himalayan adornment and a highly collectible piece for enthusiasts of Tibetan, Central Asian, and ethnographic jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetails\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Tibet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Gilded silver, turquoise stones, brass\/copper back cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 118 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDimensions: 4-1\/4\" wide × 4-3\/16\" long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConstruction: Gilded silver front with turquoise settings; brass\/copper back\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Antique condition with age-related wear and patina consistent with use and age.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTurquoise has long been one of the most treasured materials in Tibetan culture, valued for its beauty, protective qualities, and associations with prosperity and well-being. Large turquoise-adorned pendants such as this were often worn by Tibetan women as part of traditional jewelry ensembles and served as important expressions of cultural identity, family status, and regional craftsmanship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Tibetan Keepsakes","offers":[{"title":"Silver","offer_id":50516782710827,"sku":null,"price":4500.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0273\/3948\/9323\/files\/FBBC12A2-C21F-4072-B4F3-EFAC966652AC.jpg?v=1790551014","url":"https:\/\/tibetankeepsakes.com\/products\/antique-tibetan-silver-and-turquoise-ghau-copy-9","provider":"Tibetan Keepsakes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}