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Silver earrings, Oman

Posted by Jose M. Pery on February 3, 2013 at 4:03pm

These are used as part of a headdress.

Comments

Chantal February 3, 2013 at 4:54pm

Very unusual. Truly beautiful.Dramatic, clean and simple lines .Almost modern! Can I be nosey again.where did you get them?
Marie-Ange February 3, 2013 at 4:56pm

Beautiful pair!
Harald February 4, 2013 at 12:44pm

ANice ear pendants!

A Hereby a picture from a "head set" from the book Oman adorned!
Jose M. Pery February 4, 2013 at 6:16pm

Thank you very much, Harald. Wonderful picture. I wish I could get someday one of those headdresses. I hope that if and when I find it silver price has gone down a lot as it look very heavy!!.
Harald February 4, 2013 at 9:47pm

The are very high in price now. I have only seen a few sets for sale and did not have that kind of money!
Jose M. Pery February 4, 2013 at 9:48pm

That it was I feared!!!
Jose M. Pery February 4, 2013 at 9:49pm

... what I feared ---