Vintage Carnelian Glass Earrings by Ruth african cross sprinkled with Ethiopian silver

sprinkled with Ethiopian silver

some of these dangles are worn due to their decades of daily use as jewelry

10-12mm thick x 18-21mm diameter with very large holes and small notches (would make a wonderful center bead in any necklace)

6mm diameter x 4mm long up to 9mm diameter x 9mm long all with small 1-1

which opens for storing any number of items (see photo)

Vintage Carnelian Glass Earrings by Ruth african cross sprinkled with Ethiopian silverAmazing and rare faceted carnelian glass half drilled teardrops from Germany, 1920's. These teardrops are from a warehouse, are very rare, and in new condition. Made with oxidized sterling silver wire and niobium ear hooks. Lovely faceted transparent dark orange glass with a brass and 4mm glass bead above. These earrings are 2 3 4 inches long, teardrop measures 36mm tall x 7mm across. See other earrings from this collection, last picture.