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Aygul Turkey Vintage Sterling Silver Etched Panel Chain Necklace Choker

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A romantic, story-telling necklace in the Turkish silver tradition, this vintage sterling choker bears an Aygul-style maker's tag and centers on a beautifully detailed pictorial panel. The focal plaque is a large oval medallion worked in deep relief, depicting a spirited equestrian hunting scene: a mounted rider gallops on a rearing horse, lance or whip raised, pursuing a fleeing hound or hare across a rolling landscape, with the suggestion of a windmill or tower in the background. The composition is set against a richly stippled ground that throws the figures into crisp dimensional contrast, and the whole oval is bordered by a garland of blossoming flowers. Flanking the center are two shaped side panels, each repoussé-stamped with floral and leaf sprays in the same antiqued style, and these connect to the medallion by short curved bar links. The necklace continues with a substantial, handmade-look figaro-style chain of elongated and round links, finished with an S-hook clasp. The sterling has been intentionally oxidized to a dark antique-silver finish, the recesses near-black while the raised details are burnished to a soft pewter shine, a treatment that emphasizes the antique, almost medieval character and is typical of fine Anatolian silverwork. Worn short at choker to mid-collar length, the panels sit gracefully across the collarbone. Condition is very good vintage: the relief is sharp and well preserved, the links and clasp are intact and functional, and the patina is even with only minor surface wear. This will appeal to collectors of Turkish and Ottoman-style silver, lovers of figural hunting and equestrian motifs, and anyone seeking a bold, antique-look statement choker with old-world narrative charm. A distinctive, conversation-worthy piece blending fine relief craftsmanship with rich historical romance.

What Our Clients Say About Us

Dan Young
4 months ago

I knew I was gonna like Danny, based on his name, but nothing could’ve prepared me for how great of an experience this was. He had the most beautiful 70s Seamaster Cosmic on his website and I was set to be married 2 days later - I arranged to buy it but before leaving we both realized it needed to be serviced. I panicked, because I was literally buying this for my wedding, and Danny being the legend he is, loaned me a nearly identical Seamaster to make sure I could get through the event Never have I had someone go so above and beyond for me, especially while purchasing one of the lesser priced items in their inventory. He serviced my watch and exchanged it with me after the wedding on a super fast turnaround timeline. I would sincerely recommend you visit this guy, you will not be disappointed Edit: adding a pic of the loaner (two tone) and the owner (crosshair)

Patrick Farella
5 months ago

Great service and shop. Danny and his team were incredibly accommodating, professional, and kind. Great selection of vintage watches. Their store is the hidden gem in the diamond district.

Zee06
2 months ago

This was my first real luxury watch purchase, a Rolex 15200 Date 34mm, I own Tissots and a Laco, but those are entry level luxury watches. I found Danny’s Vintage Watches online, and had great feedback both on Google, Chrono24 and the Reddit watch community. So decided to give him a shot as buying online can be a crap shoot. Ordered Monday night, was at my doorstep Friday morning. Despite the watch being over 30 years old, serial number says it’s from 91, the watch looked new. Didn’t come with box or papers, and was shipped in a plastic sleeve wrapped in bubble wrap. Danny was always available to answer questions. I’ll be buying from Danny again for the next purchase…saw a couple of Speedmasters on his site I liked….

Mohammed Islam
4 months ago

Can't recommend Danny's vintage watches enough!!! My first Omega ever and im in love have been wearing every day since I purchased it. Danny's shop is a must visit if you are in NYC looking for a watch!!!