Ethnic Design Collection Reto Zehnder

This heavy bracelet known as  bilezik is decorated with two rows of 3 table-cut red carnelians. Red carnelian was believed to protect the wearer against miscarriage and disease. Red itself was associated with happiness and fertility. There are six such plaques on each bracelet.The silver is decorated with an embossed and applied design and wire. The ends are bordered by motifs known as snake's head, or yilan bash. One carnelian has some cracks.

This rare bracelet has a lozange shape  decorated withone larget red carnelian. Red carnelian was believed to protect the wearer against miscarriage and disease. Red itself was associated with happiness and fertility. The silver is decorated with a rich embossed and applied design and wire. The ends are bordered by motifs known as snake's head, or yilan bash.