A pair of sterling silver earrings featuring intricate openwork pendants inspired by ancient Slavic jewelry.
The design draws upon the traditional form of the three-bead temple ring, a characteristic adornment of East Slavic women during the Middle Ages. The rounded frame and grouped decorative elements reinterpret the classic wire ring construction, while the secure lever-back clasps provide modern comfort and a stable fit.
Temple rings (vusochnye koltsa) were a prominent feature of medieval Slavic attire, typically suspended from a headdress or braided into the hair near the temples. The three-bead variety became especially prevalent in Kievan Rus' during the 12th and 13th centuries, characterized by wire rings adorned with three voluminous beads often embellished with fine filigree, granulation, or embossing.
Pendant Width: 4 cm. Weight: Approximately 9 g per earring.