Vintage Persian Blue Donkey Bead Screw Back Earrings / Size S

Believed to be ‘donkey beads’ which are made from a non-clay based ceramic of quartz and sand called ‘faience’, originating in ancient Egypt. They are said to be charms for ‘good luck’ and a ‘long life’. They were very popular in the 1960s.
 
These are costume jewelry pieces inherited from our grandmother, date and place acquired unknown.
 
One of the backs is at a bit of angle, but can probably be pried back into proper center. We did not have the tools to do it ourselves.
 
Hangs 1/2” from lobe.
Approx 0.4 oz
 
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