Incredible Find! Antique/Vintage Middle Eastern Belly Dancing Belt with Stones!

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I would so keep this in my Private Collection if I could! However, I have a store so I need to pass on this piece of Wearable Art! This treasure is made of some type of silver. I'm not sure of the purity. It is extremely heavy and has a dark patina right now. However I do believe this could be polished to brighten the silver content of desired. I always leave that up to the buyer, since we are all unique like the items we seek! This is reminiscent of the Middle Eastern Bedouin jewelry or those of the Tribal regions of Kuchi or Banjara. The metalwork is extensive. This is comprised of three (3) strands of metal chain. This connects in the center with a hook and ring. There is a large Agate that is orange in color, which we then call Carnelian! This piece is set diagonally like a diamond and has eight (8) chains that dangle down with small circles with holes in the center-very similar to a very small coin! Going around each side the metal connects to Agate or Carnelian stones set upright like squares! These are followed by intricate sections of three (3) metal sections and this pattern repeats all the way around! Each of the Agate or Carnelian squares has three (3) small dangling tiny coins, to match the much larger centerpiece! There are eleven (11) Agate squares, plus the one (1) larger centerpiece, for a total of twelve (12) Beautiful Natural Stones, each as unique as a snowflake! The entire piece measures about 30 inches, but an extension of some kind could be used to lengthen this if needed. Out of all of the extensive work on this piece, I was only able to find six (6) missing pieces. Two (2) of these are connecting bars, and four (4) of these are the small dangling coins. There are 2 Agate squares, each missing 2 dangling coins. Please see pictures. However, I do not think this is noticeable as a defect in the beauty or the functionality of this piece! I believe this could also be "restored" if one desired! Also, this would probably be just as amazing as a necklace too! This would make a fabulous gift or addition to a Private Collection!
Please see pictures and ask any questions! I sell rocks for my "real" job, but have a passion for Rare and Exotic Treasures-especially Wearable Art! Best offers are ALWAYS welcomed! International shipping is available as long as buyer pays for the extra shipping costs and fees! I opted to not use eBay's International Shipping since most of my items are rare items and this would be another chance for treasures to be damaged and/or lost. SHIPPING COSTS INCLUDE THE COST OF INSURANCE! I have successfully shipped to USA, China, and Russia! Peace, Love, & Light!