Turquoise Siam Mekkala Lightning Goddess Seven (7) Panel Bracelet. Turquoise niello (tougher than enamel)  on sterling.  It measures 7 1/2" x 1". Pristine condition.
 
"Siam jewelry, which was made in Thailand until the country changed its name in the 1940s, often features Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning, in its designs. These designs are based on the Thai version of the Indian legend Ramayama, which tells the story of a prince, his wife, his parents, and the evil king of Ceylon."
 
"Siam jewelry often uses a technique called niello, which involves carving a design into silver and then filling in the negative space with a metallic alloy called niello. The piece is then baked in a fire to harden, cooled, and polished. The result is a high-contrast effect that makes the motifs stand out. Niello is tougher than enamel and has a metallic luster instead of a vitreous one."