Antique Yemeni Silver Filigree Chandelier Bib Necklace with Wire-Wrapped Chain

Antique Yemeni Silver Filigree Chandelier Necklace

Some jewelry is merely worn — this one is experienced. Every link of this extraordinary antique necklace was shaped by hand, twisted by skilled fingers that are long gone, in a tradition that traces back centuries. This is a genuine piece of Yemeni tribal heritage, and it may be one of the last of its kind.

The Chain

• Type: Wire-Wrapped Link Chain — each ring individually hand-coiled in silver wire
• Multi-strand upper section with a lattice of interlocking circular links, creating a flexible, draped bib collar
• Decorative flower rosette connectors with granulated silver beads at each junction point
• Rich natural dark oxidation (patina) throughout — authentic proof of age and genuine silver

The Chandelier Bib Section

• ~7 large arch-shaped filigree stations, each featuring a hand-woven openwork floral window in pure filigree technique
• From each arch hang 3 teardrop/leaf-shaped filigree drops — each one individually coiled in a spiral pattern — totaling ~21 drops
• Small silver ball beads accent each drop connection point
• The overall cascading effect creates a breathtaking waterfall of silver lacework

Full Specifications

• Weight: 32.66 grams
• Necklace length: ~45–50 cm
• Bib width: ~18 cm
• Longest drop: ~6 cm
• Material: Antique silver alloy with natural oxidized patina
• Technique: Hand-twisted Filigree + Wire-Wrapped Chain
• Style: Chandelier / Bib / Statement Necklace
• Era: 19th–early 20th century
• Origin: Yemen / Arabian Peninsula (Tribal)

Wear it as a statement piece over a simple dress, or display it as the wearable museum artifact it truly is. Either way, this necklace will never go unnoticed.

One-of-a-kind antique. Ships worldwide in secure padded packaging.