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Antique Fine Solid Silver Yemenite Jewish Bridal Lasem Necklace Tribal Filigree Amulet
Up for sale is a magnificent, museum-quality antique Yemenite Jewish bridal Lazem necklace (Lasem / Labbah style collar). Handcrafted from solid, high-grade silver, this traditional chest piece features intricate filigree work, fine granulation beads, woven multistrand silver links, and ceremonial tubular amulet pendants (hirz) complete with cascading chain tassels and dangle bells.
It retains its original, authentic hand-braided textile tie rope, allowing for an adjustable fit. This item is a massive, heavy, and rare example of traditional Jewish silversmithing from Yemen.
A similar example of this iconic bridal piece is documented and displayed by האגודה לטיפוח חברה ותרבות - מורשת יהודי תימן (The Association for Society and Culture - Yemenite Jewish Heritage).
About the Lazem & Yemenite Silver Filigree
The Lazem is the quintessential grand collar worn by Yemenite brides, serving as the central masterpiece of the traditional wedding costume (Tashbiq). For centuries, the crafting of these iconic pieces was almost exclusively performed by Jewish silversmiths in Yemen, who passed down specialized techniques from generation to generation.
A fine Lazem combines two complex metalworking methods: telim (filigree) and gabb (granulation). Filigree involves twisting and weaving fine silver wires into delicate geometric patterns and panels, while granulation adds tiny handcrafted silver spheres to create rich texture across the surfaces.
Cultural Significance: Protective Bridal Amulets
In Yemenite Jewish tradition, a bride’s Lazem was far more than personal adornment—it was a symbolic shield meant to bestow blessings, fertility, and marital happiness while warding off the evil eye. The central cylindrical pendants (hirz) attached to the collar functioned as protective amulets, often holding sacred prayers or parchment scrolls inside. Passed down through families as valuable heirlooms, these heavy silver collars represent one of the most iconic expressions of Jewish ethnographic jewelry
Key Specifications & Measurements
Material: Solid High-Grade Silver (Acid Tested)
Total Weight: 290 grams
Width (Collar Span): 14 cm
Total Length: 78 cm (Adjustable via the original braided rope tie)
Condition: Excellent antique condition with rich natural patina, minor historical wear, and all structural elements intact.
Target Audience & Uses: Rare Judaica Gift, Jewish Heritage Collector Gift, Anniversary Gift for Wife, Unique Hanukkah Gift, Bat Mitzvah Keepsake, Collector's Fine Art Gift, Museum Quality Display Piece, Statement Festival Jewelry
Design & Styles: Yemenite Lazem / Lasem, Labbah Collar, Ethnic Bib Necklace, Middle Eastern Tribal Jewelry, Bedouin Style, Southwestern Boho Statement, Antique Ethnographic Art
Materials & Craftsmanship: High Grade Sterling Silver, Handcrafted Filigree (Telim), Granulation (Gabb), Tubular Hirz Amulet Box, Dangle Bell Tassels, Original Fiber Rope Tie
