Bidspirit auction | Pair of Bukharan 9-Carat Gold

Pair of Bukharan 9-Carat Gold Earrings with Small Pearls and Red Insets - A pair of pendant earrings, probably Bukhara, Uzbekistan, late 19th to first half of the 20th century; attribution and dating are tentative. Made of 9-carat gold, according to acid testing performed at several points on the bodies, hooks and corners. Decorated with delicate gold wirework, round and pear-shaped faceted red insets, surrounded by small white and cream-coloured pearls. Suspended pearl fringes incorporate turquoise-coloured beads. The insets and beads have not been tested. Dimensions: approximately 4 × 2.5 cm. Total weight: 8.36 g, including the insets and beads. Signs of wear, scratches and discolouration to the backs, uneven fringes and a protruding wire on one side. Please examine the photographs for condition.