flower petal beaded stud dangles with periwinkle fulani trade beads cuff #6~ Sonoran Gold polychrome turquoise

#6~ Sonoran Gold polychrome turquoise (Mexico)*

It's heavy- almost 3 troy ounces of silver

The slender silver steps give a depth

Earrings are made of sterling silver

hand stamped detailing

flower petal beaded stud dangles with periwinkle fulani trade beads cuff #6~ Sonoran Gold polychrome turquoiseMeasurements: Earrings are approximately 1 1 4" long and 3 4" wide. Earring post is 20 gauge sterling. A flower petal horizon line. An arc of antique African trade beads. Lightweight and just in time for Spring. The matte periwinkle color is so lovely. These beads most likely were made in Europe over 100 years ago, then traded to the Fulani people in Nigeria where they were prized as currency and used in traditional dress. I purchased them from a bead