Vintage Persian Silver Filigree and Hand-Painted Enamel Jewelry Suite
Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Vintage Persian Silver Filigree and Hand-Painted Enamel Jewelry Suite

This exquisite three-piece jewelry suite comprises a bib-style necklace, a matching link bracelet, and a central brooch or focal pendant. The set is characteristic of mid-20th-century Persian (Iranian) craftsmanship, likely originating from Isfahan, a city renowned for its silver filigree. Each piece is meticulously constructed from fine silver wirework (likely .800 or .925 purity) using traditional filigree techniques to create intricate, lace-like floral and scrolling patterns. The focal points of the jewelry are hand-painted miniature plaques, likely enamel on shell or bone, featuring iconic Persian motifs such as river scenes with dhows and architectural landmarks in a monochromatic palette of black and cream. The necklace features a central spade-shaped drop flanked by teardrop side panels. The bracelet consists of elongated navette links joined by a central oval medallion. Overall condition appears good, showing a natural dark metallic patina consistent with age, particularly in the recessed areas of the wirework. There are no obvious signs of broken filigree or missing paint, though the necklace chain may require minor cleaning. The inclusion of the original tag suggests these may have been souvenir items of high quality, intended for the export or tourist market during the Pahlavi dynasty era.

Estimated Value

$450 - $650

Basic Information

Category

Antique and Vintage Jewelry

Appraised On

February 17, 2026

Estimated Value

$450 - $650

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Persian jewellery

Item Description

This exquisite three-piece jewelry suite comprises a bib-style necklace, a matching link bracelet, and a central brooch or focal pendant. The set is characteristic of mid-20th-century Persian (Iranian) craftsmanship, likely originating from Isfahan, a city renowned for its silver filigree. Each piece is meticulously constructed from fine silver wirework (likely .800 or .925 purity) using traditional filigree techniques to create intricate, lace-like floral and scrolling patterns. The focal points of the jewelry are hand-painted miniature plaques, likely enamel on shell or bone, featuring iconic Persian motifs such as river scenes with dhows and architectural landmarks in a monochromatic palette of black and cream. The necklace features a central spade-shaped drop flanked by teardrop side panels. The bracelet consists of elongated navette links joined by a central oval medallion. Overall condition appears good, showing a natural dark metallic patina consistent with age, particularly in the recessed areas of the wirework. There are no obvious signs of broken filigree or missing paint, though the necklace chain may require minor cleaning. The inclusion of the original tag suggests these may have been souvenir items of high quality, intended for the export or tourist market during the Pahlavi dynasty era.

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