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Long Nomad Earrings

Slender, antique Afghan earrings with red glass and a decorative, hand-decorated silver plate.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1550
Slender, antique Afghan earrings with red glass and a decorative, hand-decorated silver plate.
SKU: KL-1550
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Earwires:
    otwarte
  • Earwire thickness:
    1 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    8 cm
  • Width:
    7 mm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    10 g

Long Nomad Earrings

Long silver earrings are characteristic adornments found in traditional Afghan jewelry. Their slender shape allows the earrings to drape along the neck, creating an elegant, elongated line typical of jewelry worn by women in nomadic communities.

The central part of the earrings is a decorative plate composed of several small elements with a textured surface. Each element is hand-hammered and embellished with tiny dots and subtle reliefs, creating a rhythmic, almost jewelry-like ornament.

At one end is a small setting with a red crystal, which often served as a decorative element in Afghan jewelry instead of gemstones. The intense color contrasts with the patina of the silver and draws the eye, giving the earrings a distinctive accent.

The entire piece is handmade from a thin silver rod terminated with a simple hook. Natural traces of craftsmanship and the delicate patina of the metal emphasize the authentic, antique character of this jewelry and its origins in the traditional crafts of Central Asia.