Vintage Long Silver Afghan Earrings with Turquoise and Red Beads

This is a lovely pair of earrings made by an Afghan silversmith. They were made in the second half of the twentieth century and feature an inverted tear-shaped middle with tiny turquoise glass insets. Three sets of double dangles hang from the bottom. 

Please note that the ear wires are thicker than Western standard ear wires.

• Total length with ear wires is 8.5 cm or 3 1/2 inches.
• Width is 2.5 cm or 1".
• Weight is 18 grams.