original earrings

The lustrous magic of cultured pearls centers swirling sterling filaments in an original design from Alok Jain. Symbols of a pure heart and mind, pearls promote serenity, tranquility and wisdom. The delicate pendant dangles alluringly from a silver chain, while matching earrings complete the set.

Distinctly different, this jewellery set is the original creation of Alejandra Torres in Mexico. The necklace is knotted with polished lapis lazuli chips, cultured pearls and tiny beads of golden hematite. A petite sterling silver hummingbird with wings tipped in 18k gold centres the beaded strand. The dangle earrings feature the same gemstones on sterling silver wires.

Balinese artisan Desi Antari presents a refreshingly original design in this pendant necklace. An iridescent dyed black pearl centers the earring like a ripe fruit, with its realistically textured sterling silver peel surrounding it. To complement the color of the pearl, the artisan applies a dark oxidized finish to the silver.

.925 Sterling silver

Sporting dangly earrings of natural turquoise, this Catrina is glamorous. The talented Oscar Figueroa Escorcia in Mexico crafts this original pendant necklace from Taxco sterling silver, with oxidized areas enhancing the detail. The pendant centres a sterling cable chain.

The original "La Calavera Catrina" was a zinc etching created by the artist José Guadalupe Posada in Mexico around 1910. Posada created the character, a female skeleton with an elegant hat, as a satirical portrait of Mexican natives who aspired to European style and denied their own heritage. The catrina has since become an emblem of Mexico's Day of the Dead celebration and a popular folk art subject.

This wonderfully original jewellery set is the creation of Mexico's Patricia Guzman. The cultured freshwater pearl strand necklace features a pendant of genuine hydrangea petals, perfectly preserved in clear resin. Accents of 14k gold plated steel and tiny crystal beads complete the necklace. The post earrings are plated in 14k gold and feature petite dangling cultured pearls and faceted amethysts.

This beautifully feminine jewellery set is the original creation of Patricia Guzman in Mexico. A delicate pink begonia is perfectly preserved in clear resin to centre the necklace, which is crafted of citron-hued jasper beads, cultured freshwater pearls, and 14k gold plated stainless steel beads. The gold plated hook clasp is accented by iridescent crystal beads. The matching post earrings are also crafted of 14k gold plated steel and feature faceted beads of soft pink Andean opal and small jasper beads.