the story
“If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars.” — Rabindranath Tagore.
These hoop earrings incorporate elements from the spinning Owl & Night thaumatrope, part of my Sibli Collection. They feature a crescent moon and a star, encircled by a beaded thread symbolizing countless eyes that gaze deeply, beyond the surface, into infinity.
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'Sibli,' meaning 'to whistle' in Esperanto and evoking the word 'sibling' in English, is a collection I created while pregnant with my second child, Mateo, during the most challenging days of the COVID lockdown. I found inspiration in the birds I watched and listened to from my window. These graceful and adventurous creatures, celebrated in many cultures, symbolize resilience, joy, love, wisdom, and strength.
Through a series of whimsical thaumatropes and charms, I aimed to capture these values and aspirations. I hope that by wearing them and keeping them close, they will accompany and inspire you.
how it's made
I carefully cut and engrave the motifs by hand on each side of these earrings, with a touch of dark patina that highlights the details. The entire piece is made of solid sterling silver.
You can visit my blog to see pictures of how these pieces were made: https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html
dimensions
Hoop Height: ≈.1.6" (4cm) including hook.
Hoop Width: ≈.9" (2.2cm)
Weight: 3 grams (each)
materials
Solid Sterling Silver (925)
made to order
Every piece of jewelry is made especially for you. Please allow me 1 - 2 weeks for processing your order (or visit my READY TO SHIP section to see what I currently have in stock!).
more info
Know more about the background of this collection at my blog:
https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html