Rupee coins with round red glass
Rupee coins with round red glass
The coins shown in the photo are circulating Pakistani rupees – recognizable by their distinctive floral wreath and the arrangement of ornamentation around the denomination. Some pieces feature a crescent and star, the national symbol, and an inscription referring to the government of Pakistan. Each coin has been repurposed for jewelry purposes by soldering a brass sleeve and embedding glass in the center of the disc.
All pieces have glass in a shade of red – from deep burgundy to intense, luminous red. Some of the stones are smooth and semi-transparent, others are delicately faceted, reflecting light more in spots. The golden brass setting creates a striking contrast with the cooler, silvery tone of the coin itself.
The metal surface shows natural signs of circulation – abrasions, a delicate patina, and local discoloration around the solder joints. Traces of handiwork and greenish tarnish typical of older metal alloys are visible around the settings. This is an element of authenticity and evidence of secondary adaptation, not modern mass production.
Pendants of this type were used in tribal jewelry from the border regions of Afghanistan and Pakistan – in necklaces, tribal belts, elements of dance costumes, and as amulet details. The compact form allows for combining several coins in a single design without excessive weight. The price is for one piece, selected randomly from the available batch.










