Description:
High-karat Gold Necklace, Attributed to Nakhla, designed as a fringe of oval elements with ropetwist accents, 135.3 dwt, Egyptian hallmarks, unsigned, lg. 16 1/2 in.
Note: Founded by Ikram and Laila Nakhla in 1983 in Cairo, their eponymous brand adapts motifs and symbols from Ancient Egypt and Roman and Islamic civilizations. All Nakhla jewelry is handmade and only 200 pieces are produced each year.
Estimate $5,000-7,000
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Keywords
Ikram Nakhla, Laila Nakhla, Cairo, EgyptKaitlin Shinnick
Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
John Colasacco
Deputy Director, Jewelry
617-874-4313
Gloria Lieberman
Director Emerita
617-350-5400
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