Antique Silver Afghan Turkoman Guljaka Pendant Sapphire Elegant statement teardrop amethyst ring

Elegant statement teardrop amethyst ring set in sterling silver

We sell these as a set of ten

This is a light summer necklace that can be worn or simply hung as decoration

Measurements: total height 3 cm (1

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Antique Silver Afghan Turkoman Guljaka Pendant Sapphire Elegant statement teardrop amethyst ringTurkoman disk pectoral pendant or breast jewel, called a selpi guljaka. Applied leaf motifs, granulation and wire work set with ceramic beads (some of which are missing) and a central lapis cabochon. High grade silver. At the back is a soldered flat loop for attachment to the garment. This is an old pendant dating to the 19th century. It was collected by Bernard Heaphy, founder of Kashgar, in the 1980's out of Mazar El Sharif in northern Afghanistan.