Wedding necklace, Morocco, Fez, early 19th century Necklace composed of two rows of Baroque pearls set with openwork vermeil plaques featuring cabochons of small diamonds and green stones. The central plate is adorned with a smaller pendeloque plate highlighted with pearl pendants. Modern clasp. Length without clasp: 32 cm; gross weight: 51.7 g Slight oxidation. The openwork design of this necklace in precious materials is typical of the city jewelry produced in the Moroccan city of Fez. The five stone cabochons adorning the openwork plates are a nod to the prophylactic symbol of the khamsa, a significant protective power for this jewel worn during the rite of passage that is marriage.