A pair of antique Tekke Turkmen hand-crafted cuff armlets, known as bileziks, each decorated with four rows of table-cut semi-precious carnelians. The bracelets are gilded and decorated with hand engraved motifs. Pieces of carnelian, a bright red colored stone, are popular because they are believed to protect the wearers from illness and death. Circa the 19th century. Antique Oriental Jewelry For Collectors, Central Asian Decorative Collectibles. Weight: 646 grams