Georgian Berlin Iron Hand Wrought Chain Necklace 38" Bangle Bracelets small carved teeth and detailing

small carved teeth and detailing on the skull's temple

which may be attributed to the natural layering of the banded agate stone

the surface wear is minor and not noticeable when worn

This particular piece shows Buddha sitting cross-legged and has carved detail representing facial features and folds of fabric draped around his shoulders

Georgian Berlin Iron Hand Wrought Chain Necklace 38" Bangle Bracelets small carved teeth and detailingBerlin iron jewelry was produced in Germany by the Berlin Royal Foundry beginning in 1804. Previously, iron jewelry had primarily been worn in periods of mourning due to its dark color. However, it reached a high point of popularity between 1813 and 1819. To fund the War of Liberation against Napolean, citizens were asked to donate their precious gold in exchange for iron jewelry, which was sometimes inscribed with a portrait of Frederick William III