Vintage Siam Sterling Jewelry was popular from the 1950s into the 1970s, pieces were produced by many jewelry shops.
Called "Niello" or "Nielloware", this jewelry is created by carving a design in the silver, then filling the carved parts with sulfur/metal powders and baking the items.
The most popular design is of Mekkala, the Goddess of Lightning, who represents the Thai version (The Ramakien) of the Buddhist and Hindu Indian legend, Ramayama, about a prince, his wife, his parents (King and Queen of Siam), and the evil king of Ceylon.
Many pieces of this type of jewelry were purchased and sent by American soldiers who were stationed in Viet Nam or Thailand during the Viet Nam conflict, to their wives and sweethearts.
The mark "Siam" represents the "Thai craftsmanship community", and was used from the early 30's through the 1980's
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