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Afghan earrings with red glass

Handcrafted earrings from Afghanistan with vibrant red glass and an oriental design. The metal is unmarked, most likely a silver alloy.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1342
Handcrafted earrings from Afghanistan with vibrant red glass and an oriental design. The metal is unmarked, most likely a silver alloy.
SKU: KL-1342
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Earwires:
    otwarte
  • Earwire thickness:
    1 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    6 cm
  • Width:
    1.5 cm
  • Height:
    1 cm
  • Weight:
    10.7 g

Afghan earrings with red glass

Authentic earrings from Afghanistan, crafted by local artisans using the traditional technique of setting glass in a light metal resembling silver. The decoration is characteristic of ethnic nomadic jewelry – with a geometric, slightly bold form.

The dominant accent is the stained-glass eyelets of red and green glass set in a three-part, geometric frame. The upper part of the earrings is adorned with a metal cap resembling a helmet with a visor, a common motif in jewelry from the border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan.

The earrings are not hallmarked. In similar pieces, the alloy typically shows a silver content of around 70-80%. However, due to the lack of an official hallmark, they should be considered jewelry made of a light metal of undetermined composition.

This model is perfect both as a piece of jewelry for special occasions and as a unique addition to a collection of oriental tribal jewelry. Due to the handcrafted nature and age, slight asymmetries are possible – a testament to its authenticity.