{"title":"New Tucson Arrivals!","description":"\u003ch2\u003eEach treasure in this collection was selected especially for the bead and international finds lovers of S\u0026amp;A Beads (beadstore.com) by store owner Abraham Silverman at the Gem and Mineral Show in Tucson, Arizona. Abe is the \"A\" in S\u0026amp;A Beads and has been there from the beginning. He is a beading enthusiast and has great knowledge and taste for beads. To read his newsletter about these spectacular beauties \u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca title=\"Tucson\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/us7.campaign-archive1.com\/?u=29eded561915b1f451aca5af4\u0026amp;id=90ed2adb43\"\u003eclick here\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/h2\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"large-indian-silver-and-gold-breastplate","title":"Large Indian Silver and Gold Breastplate","description":"Beautiful breastplate from India with gold wash overlay, from Southern India. The work is beautiful the piece is made out of a solid sheet of high-silver content metal that has been hand-hammered from behind, giving the piece a three-dimensional quality. The piece is pretty solid  theres a lot of silver here. The use of coin silver means that these pieces gather a beautiful patina with time, and are a wonderful dark silver color that is completely natural. It measures 4 inches wide, by 4.5 inches high (not including the bail). It weighs 50 grams.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis pendant is rich in Hindu mythology. Across the top, are two stylized golden peacocks, which are sacred in Hindu mythology. Peacocks are called Mayura in Hindi, are often depicted as pulling chariots for various Hindu gods. The depiction of a stylized garden is also a common motif, and quite beautiful.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe most common source of silver in 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Indian silver work was old silver coins, which are approximately 80% silver, and that is what this piece is made out of. The gold coloring is an unusual touch on this type of pendant, and is likely a thin, but high-quality, gold wash.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThis piece was made in Southern Indian. Repousse is a metalworking technique in which thin sheets of malleable metal are ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.","brand":"Pankaj\/Tucson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":534629857,"sku":"IndianSilverGold","price":325.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/products\/Gold-Wash1.jpg?v=1571438642"},{"product_id":"medium-sized-indian-coin-silver-kali-pendant-3","title":"Medium Sized Indian Coin Silver Kali Pendant","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis crazy Indian silver pendant was handmade approximately 100 years ago, featuring a picture of Kali, a fierce Hindu deity, often associated with “Death” and “Time”. This particular pendant is basically down-right scary, with a fierce black patina. It’s going to take a special kind of person to wear this beauty – but we have faith in our customers! As you can see in the two pictures, the pendant looks different in different lighting.  The pendant measures 2.5 inches high by 1.75 inches wide, and weighs 9.1 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe most common source of silver in 19th and early 20th century Indian silver work was old silver coins, which are approximately 80% silver, and that is what this pendant is made out of. This pendant was made in the “Repousse” technique, which is a metalworking technique in which thin sheets of malleable metal are ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Kali is one of the major Hindu deities and is usually associated with “Death” and “Time.” According to Wikipedia:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e“Kāli is the Goddess of Time and Change. Although sometimes presented as dark and violent, her earliest incarnation as a figure of annihilation of evil forces still has some influence. Various Shakta Hindu cosmologies, as well as Shākta Tantric beliefs, worship her as the ultimate reality or Brahman. She is also revered as Bhavatārini (literally \"redeemer of the universe\").\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eComparatively recent devotional movements largely conceive Kāli as a benevolent mother goddess. Kālī is represented as the consort of Lord Shiva, on whose body she is often seen standing. Shiva lies in the path of Kali, whose foot on Shiva subdues her anger.”\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pankaj\/Tucson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":573604845,"sku":"Kali4","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/products\/Kali1.jpg?v=1571438642"},{"product_id":"large-sized-indian-coin-silver-hanuman-pendant","title":"Large Sized Indian Coin Silver Hanuman Pendant","description":"Another beautiful Indian silver pendant was handmade approximately 100 years ago, featuring a picture of Hanuman, the Hindu Monkey god. Hanuman is known for his strength and cleverness in fighting demons. The work is beautiful, with wonderful wear and patina. The pendant is also quite heavy, with nice solid silver bails. In total, it weighs slightly over 20 grams.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe pendant measures almost 3 inches high by 2 inches wide.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe most common source of silver in 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Indian silver work was old silver coins, which are approximately 80% silver, and that is what this pendant is made out of. This pendant was made in the Repousse technique, which is a metalworking technique in which thin sheets of malleable metal are ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eHanuman is a Hindu deity, noted for his loyalty to Lord Rama. According to Wikipedia:\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eHanuman is a Hindu deity, who was an ardent devotee of Rama according to the Hindu legends. He is a central character in the Indian epic Ramayana and its various versions. He also finds mentions in several other texts, including Mahabharata, the various Puranas and some Jain texts.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eA vanara (monkey-like humanoid), Hanuman participated in Rama's war against the demon king Ravana. According to Jain texts, Hanuman is a human of vanara clan whose emblem is the monkey. Several texts also present him as an incarnation of Lord Shiva. He is the son of Vayu, who according to several stories, played a role in his birth.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eAdditionally:\u003cbr \/\u003eHanuman is worshipped by villagers as a boundary guardian, by Shaiva ascetics as a Yogi, and by wrestlers for his strength. There are numerous temples for Hanuman, and his images are usually installed at all temples where images of avatars of Vishnu are installed. Hanuman temples are believed to keep the area and surroundings free of rakshasas (demons) and other evil beings. Hanuman idols are found on mountain roads because it is believed that he protects people from accidents.","brand":"Pankaj\/Tucson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":573606713,"sku":"Hanuman1","price":148.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/products\/Hunuman1.jpg?v=1571438642"},{"product_id":"medium-indian-coin-silver-pendant","title":"Medium Indian Coin Silver Pendant","description":"Another beautiful Indian silver pendant was handmade approximately 100 years ago, featuring a lovely depiction of an unidentified Hindu deity wearing a robe and a pointed hat. The wear is lovely, and the piece has that perfect coin silver patina that appears on pendants like this. The pendant measures 2 inches high by 1.25 inches wide, and weighs 10.3 grams. A very cool and relaxing depiction.\u003cbr \/\u003e\u003cbr \/\u003eThe most common source of silver in 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Indian silver work was old silver coins, which are approximately 80% silver, and that is what this pendant is made out of. This pendant was made in the Repousse technique, which is a metalworking technique in which thin sheets of malleable metal are ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.","brand":"Pankaj\/Tucson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":573608949,"sku":"HinduRobe","price":85.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/products\/Bmarav.jpg?v=1571438642"},{"product_id":"small-indian-coin-silver-flame-hearts","title":"Small Indian Coin Silver Flame Hearts","description":"Lovely little Indian silver Heart pendants, handmade approximately 100 years ago, with a flame design. The wear is lovely, and the back of the pendants are all quite nicely finished. The pendants measures 0.75 inches high by 0.25 inches wide, and weigh a hefty 2.5 grams each. 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The work is quite bold, featuring a four-armed goddess holding a trident in one hand, a cup in another, and an hour-glass or sheaf of wheat in another.  Very cool pendant!  The pendant measures slightly under 2 inches high by 1.25 inches wide. The pendant weighs 11.7 grams.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe most common source of silver in 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e and early 20\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century Indian silver work was old silver coins, which are approximately 80% silver, and that is what this pendant is made out of. This pendant was made in the Repousse technique, which is a metalworking technique in which thin sheets of malleable metal are ornamented or shaped by hammering from the reverse side to create a design in low relief.  The pendant has a solid silver backing.","brand":"Pankaj\/Tucson","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":1189699320,"sku":"T2015-Indian14","price":65.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/products\/T2015-IndianP14.jpg?v=1571438648"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0231\/5283\/collections\/Sleeping-Beauty.jpg?v=1393464761","url":"https:\/\/www.beadstore.com\/collections\/new-tucson-arrivals\/scary.oembed","provider":"beadstore.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}