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What is the difference between an amulet and a pendant?
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The difference between an amulet and a pendant is that amulets are considered good luck charms that are imbued with positive energy, whereas a pendant is merely a fashionable piece of jewelry that can be styled with a chain.
1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
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A pair of monkey skull amulets
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Probably Papua New Guinea, or Borneo, Dayak, late 19th/early 20th century
H. approx. 12 cm (incl. stand, each)
Provenance:
Private collection, Flanders
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Papua New Guinean Tribal Art
Materials
Shell, Beads
Antique East Asian Jade Carved Amulet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
Crafted from green jade, this rare jade amulet pendant showcases intricate engravings.
The design
Category
Antique 18th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
Antique Jade Carved Buffalo Reversible Amulet Pendant
Located in New York, NY
, enhanced by delicate incised patterns.
With a pierced hole at the top, this amulet is ideal for wearing as
Category
Antique 17th Century Pendant Necklaces
Materials
Jade
18th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique Burmese Buddha amulet
Material: Pottery
15,6 cm high
9 cm wide and 7,2 cm deep
Shan (Tai
Category
Antique 18th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Pottery
Medieval amuletic ring, circa 14th-15th century AD.
Located in London, GB
Medieval amuletic ring. A yellow gold D-shape band decorated with an engraved repeating pattern of
Category
Antique 15th Century and Earlier Band Rings
19th century Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma
Located in DEVENTER, NL
Antique Burmese Buddha amulet from Burma, 19th century
Material: Terracotta
11,1 cm high
9,2 cm
Category
Antique 19th Century Burmese Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Terracotta
