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'''Shamsa '''

It a jewellery worn by women on the day of the wedding. It started to be used in the Reneissance in the Osman Empire. The area where it was the most popular was the region of Makkah, Medina and Jeddah.

The jewellery is worn on the head. It comprises a circular piece with four strings of river pearl attached to it. The central piece is made of mixture of gold and silver. It contains diamonds and it is painted with cobalt enamel.

The name Shamsa is derived from an Arabic word "'shams'" which means "the sun". The jewellery was supposed to resemble the sun. The central piece was placed on the bride's forehead. The diamonds and the mixture of gold and silver were shiny and enlightened the bride's face.