{"product_id":"jch171-1960s-sterling-silver-and-niello-inlay-siam-necklace-fad9","title":"1960s Siam Sterling Silver \u0026 Niello Inlay Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eRichly detailed and beautifully crafted, this 1960s Siam necklace is fashioned in sterling silver with contrasting black niello inlay highlighting its intricate decorative motifs. The dark niello creates dramatic definition against the luminous silver, emphasizing the necklace’s traditional Thai-inspired imagery and ornate metalwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOften referred to as Siam silver, this distinctive jewelry became especially popular with Western travelers and military personnel visiting Thailand during the mid-20th century. Niello—an ancient technique using a dark metallic compound inlaid into engraved silver—was frequently used to depict Thai dancers, mythological figures, temples, and traditional motifs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eElegant and highly collectible, this sterling silver and niello necklace is a beautiful example of mid-century Siam jewelry, combining traditional Thai craftsmanship with the striking black-and-silver contrast that makes these pieces instantly recognizable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\/Maker: BB - Bombay Bazaar\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEra: 1960s\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle: Necklace\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterial(s): Sterling Silver\/Niello\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMarkings\/Stamps: BB - Siam - Sterling\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eClosure: Hook \u0026amp; Eye\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColor(s): Silver\/Grey\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMeasurements: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Length (end to end): 16\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Width (at widest part): 2\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Drop (back of neck to longest part): NA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e   - Weight: 48g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCall Outs: None\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSku: JCH171\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jackie C.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50635537580218,"sku":"JCH171","price":189.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0647\/9124\/9082\/files\/IMG_2252_9596218e-06b9-4d2e-ad77-d99f2210de85.jpg?v=1791040902","url":"https:\/\/thisandthatvintage.com\/products\/jch171-1960s-sterling-silver-and-niello-inlay-siam-necklace-fad9","provider":"This \u0026 That Vintage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}