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Vintage Siam Sterling Jewelry Popular from the 1950s into the 1970s, the silver and black Thai jewelry pieces were produced by many jewelry shops. Called "Niello" or "Nielloware", this jewelry is created by carving a design in the Sterling Silver. The carved sections are then filled with a sulfur/metals powder, and baked. The most popular design is of Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning, who represents the Thai version (The Ramakien) of the Buddhist and Hindu Indian legend, Ramayama, about a prince, his wife, his parents (King and Queen of Siam), and the evil king of Ceylon. This jewelry was often sent to the wives or girlfriends of American soldiers stationed in Viet Nam or Thailand during the Viet Nam conflict period. Note the mark"Siam" was used on these jewelry items from the early 1930s through the 1980s. This term represents the "Thai craftsmanship community." Excellent reference website: The
Siam Sterling Nielloware Site |
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Feel free to call my husband Jim, Manager at Blue Crow Antique Mall at 757-442-4150 weekdays. He is very knowledge about our jewelry, and eager to help. You can reach me via
my cell phone at 757-710-7863 If you prefer not to send your
credit card number over PayPal's secure server you may Nancy Galvin, P.O. Box 52, Willis Wharf, VA 23486 |
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