Necklace
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Necklaces with multiple pendants terminating in bells are quite common among Bedouin women’s jewelry from the central region of Saudi Arabia. The auditory effect of these dozens of bells moving in unison creates a magnificent sound as the wearer moves. Necklaces such as these were marvels for the ears as well as the eyes. Silver was the preferred material for Bedouin jewels, and this example also reveals the preference for backing jewels on a red fabric, upon which the pendants are stitched into place.
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