Materials
Style
The Boghdad Berber Amazigh necklace has a vintage tribal and bohemian jewelry style. Its layered construction, colorful bead composition, and decorative cross pendant create a strong visual connection with traditional Berber and Amazigh jewelry forms.
Design and Appearance
The central Boghdad enamel pendant is the main feature of this necklace. The pendant has a cross shape and measures approximately 3 by 2.5 inches according to the supplied details. Its intricate enamel surface creates a colorful focal point with decorative patterns and a distinctive vintage appearance.
Bead Details
The necklace includes four rare yellow vintage Millefiori Venetian trade beads placed among graduated green turquoise oval beads. The turquoise beads measure approximately from 18 mm down to 10 mm, creating a gradual change in size throughout the necklace arrangement.
Construction and Closure
The Boghdad Berber Amazigh Tifinagh Enamel Millefiori Pendant Necklace measures approximately 21 inches in length. It includes an antique silver hook clasp closure and eight vintage Berber silver bicone beads measuring about 18 mm, along with two smaller silver beads surrounding the enameled Berber southern cross measuring about 14 mm.
Name and Identity
The Boghdad name remains central to this necklace design, which preserves the source identity of Boghdad, Berber, Amazigh, and Tifinagh. The necklace combines a Boghdad pendant with decorative elements connected to Berber jewelry traditions and Amazigh cultural expression.
Symbolic and Mythical Meaning
In Berber culture, jewelry has a symbolic and mythical meaning besides their practical and ornamental function. The source describes jewelry as having cultural importance and being connected with charms and talismans used for protection against negative influences.
Turquoise Details
The turquoise beads included in this necklace are described through traditional beliefs as a stone associated with friendship, love, loyalty, and communication. The source also describes turquoise as a historic stone connected with protection, valued for its soothing touch and healing to the eye.
Morrocan and Amazigh Heritage
The Boghdad necklace reflects the Morrocan jewelry description provided with the original design details while highlighting amazigh and berber heritage. The source describes the Berbers or Imazighen as sharing a common cultural heritage and explains the importance of jewelry within Amazigh communities.
Why You’ll Love It
• Features a Boghdad enamel cross pendant with colorful green, blue, and yellow decoration.
• Includes vintage Millefiori beads, turquoise beads, and antique silver details.
• Preserves amazigh and berber jewelry identity through its design elements.
• Combines a distinctive pendant, layered beads, and vintage-inspired craftsmanship.
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Care Instructions
Handle the Boghdad necklace carefully to help preserve the enamel surface, silver details, and bead finishes. Store it safely when not being worn and avoid conditions that may affect its decorative appearance.
Boghdad Necklace Details
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