Silver metal and stone.

[Ian]

Originally Posted by David R

A new arrival today, a chunky pendant in silvery metal, probably nickel alloy, set with what looks like a carnelian stone. The origin is obviously eastern, but where, Middle East, India or Central Asia?

David, I believe this is Rajastani from northern India. If so, the silvery metal will likely be 800 Silver (not sterling, which is 925, but still a substantial amount of silver). The "bees" around the perimeter are a common motif. Carnelian is a common stone in their pendant jewellry, and the "chunkiness" of the mount is typical.