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Elaborate wedding/ceremonial inspired jewelry. This is old dating back a decade or more atleast - this gold-tone statement necklace or bib/chest ornament with elaborate openwork metal, dangling charms, and red cabochons that resemble howlite/imitation coral have a slight tone loss as shown in pics. The repeated geometric medallions, crescent forms, drops, and ornate metalwork give it a strong South Asian / Central Asian–inspired tribal or bridal aesthetic. Measurement : 34” plus 2.5” extender This type of elaborate bridal jewelry across regions including Afghanistan, Tibet/Nepal and parts of Central Asia was more than decoration. Large necklaces and chest ornaments could communicate marital status, family wealth, regional identity, protection and prosperity. Red stones or coral were especially popular because red has long carried associations with marriage, fertility, vitality, good fortune and protec