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Nomadic Crescents Turquoise Carnelian

Silver tribal earrings from Afghanistan decorated with turquoise and carnelian in a distinctive crescent design.
Origin: Afganistan
SKU: KL-1548
Silver tribal earrings from Afghanistan decorated with turquoise and carnelian in a distinctive crescent design.
SKU: KL-1548
Origin: Afganistan
  • Material type:
    srebro
  • Gemstones:
    karneol, turkus
  • Earwires:
    zamknięte
  • Earwire thickness:
    1 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    4.5 cm
  • Width:
    4 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    17.4 g

Nomadic Crescents Turquoise Carnelian

Silver earrings with a crescent shape are among the most distinctive ornaments found in Afghan tribal jewelry. Their decorative disc is made of cast silver and adorned with an openwork band of tiny holes running along the bottom edge. The entire piece hangs from a thicker wire hoop fastened with a simple clasp, typical of traditional earrings worn by women in nomadic communities.

The central part of the piece is filled with small silver elements and stones set in simple settings. Blue-green turquoises create a striking contrast with orange carnelian. This color combination is one of the most recognizable decorative motifs in Afghan and Central Asian jewelry.

In addition to the stones, attention is drawn to the small silver elements in the form of irregular plates and spheres that fill the spaces between the settings. These types of jewelry were created through a simple casting process and hand-crafted metalwork, so each piece has a subtly different arrangement of details.

The visible patina and subtle traces of jewelry tools emphasize the handmade nature of the pieces. The earrings were created in a small artisan workshop, where the jewelry was crafted using traditional techniques passed down from generation to generation. This allows them to retain the authentic character of ancient tribal jewelry from Afghanistan.