Earrings

About this object

Narrative

Used to belong to the donor's mother, who was originally from Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

Physical description

Pair of silver earrings. Done in filigree, earring shape consists of a circle at top holding at centre a round cubic zirconia stone surrounded by small pearls. Beneath circle sits a half-circle swag, from which swing nine thin triangle shapes. A thin hook sits at top of each earring, to insert into the wearer’s ear.