A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen hand-crafted cuff armlets, known as bileziks, each decorated with four rows of table-cut semi-precious carnelians. The bracelets are gilt washed and decorated with hand engraved motifs. Pieces of carnelian, a bright red colored stone, are popular because they are believed to protect the wearers from illness and death. Circa the 19th century. Antique Tribal Jewelry For Collectors, Central Asian Decorative Collectibles. Total weight: 534 g.

Dimensions: Overall size: 4 1/4 x 3 x 2 1/2 in. All measurements are approximate.