Personalized Halqa

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Personalized Halqa

Posted by Preethi on January 18, 2016 at 2:04pm

A pair of common Omani ear hoops, called Halqa, probably worn hanging from the mishill head-band. This pair is beautifully worn and include pieces of branched coral and glass, used as amulets.The pair weighs 125 grams.

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Peter Hoesli January 18, 2016 at 4:29pm

Dear Preethi; When you observe the necklaces, etc. even in museums, there are many items added to them. I assume that when manufacturing a piece, they might have added some elements from earlier pieces, maybe upon the owner's request. I find this quite intriguing and one can see that the piece has lived. On your ear hoops, I just LOVE the amulet and the coral fingers. These elements make these ear hoops valuable! They all guarantee special protection to the owner! Great find and purchase Preethi - Congratulations! Peter
Alaa eddine SAGID January 19, 2016 at 12:51pm

you couldn't resist, could you??

As they say in Oman "Malbouss al afiya": Wear it in good health!
Preethi January 19, 2016 at 4:03pm

Thank you Peter and Alaa! Those tiny amulets added to the earrings went straight to my heart :)

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Personalized Halqa

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