A Pair of Charming Handcrafted Antique Ethnic Mayan Guatemalan Silver Crescent Moon & Floral Hoop Earrings...

The moon shape is associated with female fertility and the design came from the Spanish during the Colonial Period.
Because of their association with the moon and fertility, these types of earrings are very commonly given as engagement/wedding gifts to the bride from the groom. Read more about Indigenous Crafted Spanish Colonial Engagement & Wedding Jewelry:
http://www.coleccionluna.com/cms/hecho-con-amor-indigenous-crafted-spanish-colonial-engagement-wedding-jewelry/

*Features hand engraved flowers & a harp

*Antique: mid 20th century
*Worn by the Indigenous Maya community in Guatemala
*Excellent, gently used vintage condition
*Dimensions 1" x .75"