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Handcrafted Fine Silver Peruvian Filigree Earrings, "Astral Cross"

Name: Handcrafted Fine Silver Peruvian Filigree Earrings, 'Astral Cross'
Brand: NOVICA
SKU: 161246
Price: 94.99 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.91 (186 reviews)

Product ID: 161246

by Alfredo Inga (186)

Representing the Southern Cross, chakanas take shape in lacy silver filigree. Alfredo Inga creates earrings with an ancient Andean symbol. The chakana... more

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Representing the Southern Cross, chakanas take shape in lacy silver filigree. Alfredo Inga creates earrings with an ancient Andean symbol. The chakana is taken from a constellation of stars forming a quadratic square, and represents the universe connected to the center of the world, believed to be Cuzco. It symbolizes order in family and community life.

.999 and .925 silver

8 grams
0.28 oz

Length: 2.2" x 1.2" W
Length: 2.2" x 1.2" W

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US/Imperial

Fine silver and silver 925
Oxidized finish
Hook earrings
Made in Peru
Certified and shipped by our office in Peru
Product ID: 161246

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Janet

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Aug 23, 2025

“Beautiful artistry”

These are delicate and comfortable to wear. I love them!

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Janet

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Aug 23, 2025

“Delicate and stunning”

One of my favorite pieces of jewelry.

Purchased Item White Butterfly, Unique Fine Silver Dangle Filigree Earrings

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oxana

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Jun 21, 2025

“Very beautiful”

earrings stunning, not small, as pictured

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Microcredit Financing

Alfredo Inga has received 7 microcredit loans with 0% interest from Kiva and Novica, the first for $1200 and the most recent for $2050. Proceeds were used to purchase silver and gemstones for increased production.

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This artist uses traditional techniques handed down through the generations and/or creates culturally significant items, helping keep these traditions alive.

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Alfredo Inga Silver filigree jewelry

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After winning a prize, Sr. Inga was awarded a scholarship… "They offered me the chance to teach the art of filigree in Israel. But I love Peru too much to leave."

Alfredo Inga was born on July 18, 1960, in Catacaos in northern Peru, considered the "City of Filigree." At the age of eleven, he began to... read more