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Bali earrings from Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh

Posted by Lynn Ardent on April 19, 2016 at 4:29am

A pair of huge bali earrings from Kashmir or Himachal Pradesh. In high grade silver. 54 grams and as big as my palm.

Comments

Peter Hoesli April 20, 2016 at 3:14am

Dear Lynn; These are beautiful earrings - very delicate and complete! A great find. Congratulations! Peter
Thelma April 20, 2016 at 10:01am

These are gorgeous, Lynn, and so is the photo. Is that patina on those spoon-shaped pendants or are they a different metal? I love the floral decorations on the inner rim. That flower with four petals really catches the attention.
Lynn Ardent April 20, 2016 at 3:59pm

Dear Peter and Thelma, thank you for your kind comments. I was very happy to find these jewels. Thelma it is patina on the spoon-shaped pendants, perhaps traces of gilding but I think patina. It's not possible to polish inside them without harming them and I like the contrast also.
Betty April 20, 2016 at 7:01pm

They are great, Lynn and I would also leave the patina on the pendants even if it could be removed.