Estate 1960s Sterling Silver Niello Thai Dancer Graduating Link Necklace May The classic cable link construction

The classic cable link construction — uniform oval links interlocked in a clean

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Estate 1960s Sterling Silver Niello Thai Dancer Graduating Link Necklace May The classic cable link constructionThis estate 1960s sterling silver niello necklace is a boldly decorative and culturally significant piece, featuring nine graduating Thai dancer figural links the largest measuring a commanding 1 1 4 inches at center front with progressively smaller 1 4 inch links flanking toward the barrel clasp at the back each decorated in the distinctive niello technique that gives the figures their extraordinary depth of contrast and intricate surface detail.