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Turkmen Caravan of the Steppes Earrings

Long Turkmen silver earrings with gold plating and red glass, reminiscent of the jewelry worn by women along the ancient Silk Road routes.
Origin: Turkmenistan
SKU: KL-1562
Long Turkmen silver earrings with gold plating and red glass, reminiscent of the jewelry worn by women along the ancient Silk Road routes.
SKU: KL-1562
Origin: Turkmenistan
  • Material type:
    srebro, złocone
  • Gemstones:
    szkło
  • Earwires:
    otwarte
  • Earwire thickness:
    2 mm
  • Historical Status:
    zabytkowe
  • Condition:
    bardzo dobry
  • Length:
    18 cm
  • Width:
    6 cm
  • Height:
  • Weight:
    60 g

Turkmen Caravan of the Steppes Earrings

For centuries, Turkmen jewelry has been not only adornment but also a sign of status and ancestral pride. Women of the steppes wore heavy silver earrings in their daily lives, but also during ceremonies, weddings, and tribal gatherings. The traveling caravans of the Silk Road carried styles, materials, and inspirations, resulting in distinctive combinations of silver, gold plating, and intense red glass.

These earrings are composed of several movable segments that create an elongated, elegant composition. Each element is handcrafted and connected by small chains, allowing the jewelry to move as you walk and subtly reflect light.

The central motif is a triangular ornament covered in gold plating and embellished with red glass. In Turkmen tradition, the triangle was a very popular shape, appearing in earrings, headpieces, and necklaces. The intense red color symbolized life, energy, and protection from the evil eye.

The lower portion of the earrings is decorated with a row of fine chains terminating in elongated pendants. When in motion, they create a distinctive cascade of metal—an effect that made the jewelry visible from afar and moved beautifully with each step of the wearer. The natural patina of the silver and traces of handiwork emphasize the authentic character of this ancient, tribal piece.