19th century AD. A matched pair of very large earrings, each a gold hoop with teardrop-shaped turquoise within decorative cell; below a pendant drop with coral beads and conical turquoise bead finial, the central large bead resting between chalice-shaped caps, the upper cap with four straps set with small turquoise cabochons and filigree. See Beguin, Dieux et Démons de l'Himalaya, Paris, 1979, p.284, no.378, for similar.55.88 grams total, 95-99mm (3 3/4 - 4"). Property of a London gentleman; formerly with the Mahboubian Gallery, London, UK; acquired before 1972.[2]