Earrings

Traditional earrings from the inland areas of Spain often show traces of very old influences, sometimes dating back to the time of Moorish rule. The shape of the numerous crescent earrings worn with traditional Spanish costume may date back to that time. In their turn, some of these pieces have influenced traditional earrings in America. Many of the early settlers in Latin America came from these regions, and took their jewellery with them to the New World.

These earrings come from Lugo, in Galicia. Their form is very similar to many traditional earrings in former Spanish territories in the Philippines and Mexico.

They were bought for 11 shillings (the pair) at the International Exhibition, London, 1872.