Antique Silver Coins Necklace 60 Guatemala 1882 Genuine Coins 1/4 Real Vermeil

Antique Silver Coins Chachal Necklace 60 Guatemala 1882 Genuine Coins 1/4 Real Vermeil. In Quiche, an indigenous Guatemalan or Mayan language, chachal means necklace. These necklaces have been worn since pre-Columbian times. At the time of the Spanish Conquest, Guatemala's prized red/orange coral was the chief component in most necklaces.

As easily recoverable near-shore coral became scarce, trade beads, usually red, from as far away as Venice and the Middle East, were introduced to Guatemala. In Spanish colonial times, wearers added silver coins, a symbol of wealth and status. Many chachales incorporate crosses, amulets, and figures re cast from silver colonial coins.

Each necklace is unique and has a story. Most have been re-strung many times, adding coins and precious beads in prosperity, removing precious silver in times of need. They were traditionally passed down in families, each generation adding or rearranging the precious components. Some have been completely restrung; some have had pieces taken away and new pieces added to the original piece. OFFERED FOR SALE IS A UNIQUE & STYLISH LADY'S GOLD COVERED (VERMEIL) ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER GUATEMALAN COINS NECKLACE... THIS NECKLACE HAS 60 GENUINE GUATEMALAN 1882 1/4 REAL SILVER COINS JOINED TOGETHER TO FORM 5 TRIANGLES DESIGNS... THIS COINS NECKLACE MEASURES 13 INCHES LONG BY 2 1/2 INCHES WIDE AT THE END OF THE LARGEST TRIANGLE DESIGN AT THE FRONT OF NECKLACE...

EACH AUTHENTIC ANTIQUE GUATEMALAN COIN HAS THE DEPICTION OF 3 VOLCANOS & THE SUN WITH DATE 1882 ON ONE SIDE OF THE COIN AND THE DENOMINATION OF 1/4 REAL WITH THE SILVER CONTENT OF 0.835 INSIDE OF WREATH DESIGN ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COIN... THIS EXCELLENT & TRUELY UNIQUE COIN NECKLACE HAS A SIMPLE HOOK & EYE CLOSURE SYSTEM AND IS IN FINE OVERALL ESTATE CONDITION... OVERALL WEIGHT ON THIS COIN NECKLACE IS 54.6 GRAMS GOLD COVERING 835/1000 PURITY SILVER COINS.. This item is in the category "Jewelry & Watches\Vintage & Antique Jewelry\Necklaces & Pendants".

The seller is "red_diamond_trading" and is located in this country: US. This item can be shipped worldwide.

Ethnic & Regional Style: Guatemalan
Color: Gold
Material: 60 Coins
Metal: Silver
Necklace Length: 13 in
Jewelry Department: Fine
Main Stone: No Stone
Brand: Antique
Type: Necklace
Department: Women
Metal Purity: 835
Pendant/Locket Type: Coin
Style: Charm
Base Metal: Fine Silver
Country of Origin: Guatemala
Chain Type: Coin Chain