Vintage Sterling Silver Lapis Lazuli Stone Earrings, Turkmen Traditional, Blue, Belly Dance, Boho, Tribal, Ethnic, retailer Handmade, Gypsy,Statement

These vintage bohemian tribal silver lapis lazuli bezel-set dangle drop earrings are Afghan Turkmen. These totally handmade earrings retailer are made for pierced ears and are in vintage condition with nice original patina all around. They are constructed from a sheet of silver and light in weight but make a big statement. I purchased these as antiques about 30 years ago. They are sold as is and measure 2-1/2 inches top of hook to bottom of pendant; Pendant is 1 ¼ at widest point (See images).

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Turkmenistan, also known as Turkmenia, is a landlocked country in Central Asia, bordered by Kazakhstan to the northwest, Uzbekistan to the north, east and northeast, Afghanistan to the southeast, Iran to the south and southwest and the Caspian Sea to the west.

Turkmen jewelry is a type of jewelry originating among the various Turkmen cultures of Western and Central Asia.[1] The jewelry was crafted both for cosmetic and spiritual reasons, and the amount of jewelry an individual adorned themselves with was equated to the person's rank in society.[2]