Oman
Oman has a very rich and distinctive jewelry tradition. Due to the nation’s long history of seafaring and trade, many influences of other cultures can be seen in Omani jewelry. Oman in particular traded with India and the Golden Triangle: trading partners whose influence is still visible in Omani jewelry today. Many Omani anklets and bracelets are reminiscent of Indian jewelry. A specific type of Omani necklace clearly derives from the jewelry of the Hmong tribes in the Golden Triangle.
Three distinctive regional styles can be discerned: North Oman, Central Oman and South Oman each have different jewelry items and traditions. For interesting publications on Omani jewelry, have a look here. To see how some of this jewelry was worn, look here.
Silver plaitclip, worn by young girls
Silver neck ornament reminiscent of the jewelry worn in the Golden Triangle
Silver anklet. The type is reminiscent of Indian anklets.
Chin ornament worn in Wahiba sands, of silver, glass beads and gold foil. The decoration on the lower ornaments shows the Indian god Hannuman
Protective amulet with the Throne Verse. On the other side, a stylized demon is engraved
Two silver ornaments that form part of a mishall. This is a leather ornament from which a multitude of silver ornaments hang, framing the face
Two silver ornaments that also hung on a leather band over the head
Two silver rings, worn on the thumb
Two silver rings, worn on the index finger
Two silver rings, worn on the second finger
Silver ring worn on the third finger
Another variety of the ring worn on the second or third finger
Silver ring called zar ring, worn on the little finger