tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post8601653848734036812..comments2023-11-05T01:25:16.583-07:00Comments on Antique Silver, Bronze & Gemstone Jewelry Styles in Yemen, Turkmenia & Ancient Mongolia: Gilding Silver in Yemen and TurkmeniaAnna Garnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-79877402845475476542014-01-03T07:27:16.814-08:002014-01-03T07:27:16.814-08:00The Turkoman jewelry plating is much superior to o...The Turkoman jewelry plating is much superior to other plated jewelry of that region, other than India which was heavily influenced by the 'sterling' measure for the creations in Rajasthan. The design of much of the Turkoman traditional jewelry, especially in the Tekke tribe, had to have heavy enough gold plating that the patterns in the gilded layer would remain distinct from the basic silver layer. <br /><br />The inside of the huge bracelets, for example, wears out and has to be repaired while the exposed part of the bracelet remains as golden as it was when it was created. The Turkmen, after all, were descendants of the same Mongols who inhabited China, and were just as rigid in their traditional designs and circumspect in their methods as the Chinese, it seems. ;)<br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-43941428130516965962014-01-02T20:38:50.284-08:002014-01-02T20:38:50.284-08:00I love looking at pictures of your antique jewelry...I love looking at pictures of your antique jewelry. I imagine that there didn't used to be any standards for plated, vermeil or gold filled, and probably not accurate ways to measure the thickness, especially if it was done by hand. Nowadays gold filled must be at least 1/20, or 5% gold, which is much thicker than plating. I think actually there are no minimum standards on thickness for plating, which is why the plating wears off of modern day jewelry.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02321596426633620360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-33558817620159999652013-12-31T06:06:10.230-08:002013-12-31T06:06:10.230-08:00Thank you for your very sweet and generous comment...Thank you for your very sweet and generous comment, Rose. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-12339699072008698322013-12-31T04:19:20.818-08:002013-12-31T04:19:20.818-08:00The skills and Beautiful Creations of old are to b...The skills and Beautiful Creations of old are to be honored, now more than ever.<br /><br />Socially, it seems to me, that we have collectively fallen prey (and some in love with) all things mass-manufactured, which is sad in and of itself, but it's also a sign that these skills are at risk (and I'm being generous here) of being lost.<br /><br />Yet, I am grateful for the folks I know who, like you, keep our awareness up as well as those who work hard to nurture the abilities and craftsmanship of The Past. <br /><br />Thanks for sharing! rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05697387190111527024noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-74313693799751587852013-12-28T16:43:58.861-08:002013-12-28T16:43:58.861-08:00Thank you, Kat. Am in the process of photographin...Thank you, Kat. Am in the process of photographing and listing a couple of very interesting Turkoman gilded pieces; that is after I get a bunch of ancient Bactrian and Stone Age tools listed. My customers are clamoring for them ;) Of course, they are under no requirement to actually buy them, so we will see what happens after they are listed. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-84139423394867156972013-12-28T07:33:49.171-08:002013-12-28T07:33:49.171-08:00Truly an interesting post Anna and glad I came acr...Truly an interesting post Anna and glad I came across it. It is amazing to me what they were able to accomplish so far back in the day when they did not have the modern conveniences we do today. That is what makes these pieces even more beautiful in my eyes. Looking forward to reading more of your posts on the subject. KatsAllThat Artisan Jewelryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14339988268950795531noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-38814359365445064192013-12-14T06:43:58.547-08:002013-12-14T06:43:58.547-08:00Nat, I have learned a lot of jargon about jewelry,...Nat, I have learned a lot of jargon about jewelry, too. The hardest modern term for me to figure out was 'steampunk!' <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-91170201666995562082013-12-13T22:32:28.055-08:002013-12-13T22:32:28.055-08:00Interesting and informative, Anna! I get to learn ...Interesting and informative, Anna! I get to learn new jargon about jewelries and gemstones.Adorebynathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12707077387944288979noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-77991186719892594412013-12-13T20:19:57.131-08:002013-12-13T20:19:57.131-08:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00904278849451287138noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-86172752533256362932013-12-13T08:42:13.800-08:002013-12-13T08:42:13.800-08:00So much manufacturing and mining were carried out ...So much manufacturing and mining were carried out under very unsafe conditions in the early 1900s, I think. Thanks for your very kind comment on the jewelry. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-78735716722765405382013-12-12T15:57:15.782-08:002013-12-12T15:57:15.782-08:00I always wonder about the life expectancy of jewel...I always wonder about the life expectancy of jewelry makers back in the day since so much of what they did often dealt with toxic materials, such as the mercury you mentioned. The pieces you highlighted are glorious - such intricate craftsmanship. Thank you, Anna, for sharing.ShadowDogDesignshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17163152357908905082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-85371702867253710112013-12-11T16:48:12.540-08:002013-12-11T16:48:12.540-08:00Thank you again, Pamela, for reading the blog and ...Thank you again, Pamela, for reading the blog and making an insightful comment. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-89679573791937633032013-12-11T14:51:10.983-08:002013-12-11T14:51:10.983-08:00Informative post as always, Anna. The gilded silve...Informative post as always, Anna. The gilded silver items you displayed are intricate and very well preserved. While modern electroplate can be very stable and keeps the operator safer you are correct that there isn't much gold in these newer methods.<br />Pamela Hollishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10698024604214830820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-78754438211005205632013-12-11T12:36:38.793-08:002013-12-11T12:36:38.793-08:00Unfortunately, no such work is being done since ab...Unfortunately, no such work is being done since about 1950. <br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-4065190810377703592013-12-11T12:35:50.323-08:002013-12-11T12:35:50.323-08:00How nice of you to stop by and comment. Thank you...How nice of you to stop by and comment. Thank you.<br />AnnaAnna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-15912965487868922162013-12-11T12:35:24.312-08:002013-12-11T12:35:24.312-08:00Thanks, Vicki! Thanks, Vicki! Anna Garnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07505304954930155680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-6330863503223237182013-12-11T09:14:51.959-08:002013-12-11T09:14:51.959-08:00Fascinating! You have chosen two stunning pieces ...Fascinating! You have chosen two stunning pieces of jewelry as examples of gilded silver. Such intricate workmanship came from that particular area so many years ago. Very interesting!Eweniquehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15417856566873072340noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8922182657854056460.post-69477618779756573212013-12-10T18:49:09.239-08:002013-12-10T18:49:09.239-08:00As always, your blogs are very interesting and pro...As always, your blogs are very interesting and provide a lot of information about vintage/antique (not sure which to call it) jewelry. These pieces look gorgeous. shymouseecraftshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427509911550579347noreply@blogger.com