the story
These feather earrings were inspired by the morning and afternoon visits of vibrant parakeets to the garden I enjoyed watching from my Amsterdam apartment during the pandemic—parrots thriving in the city’s urban landscape. Though not native to the Netherlands, these resilient birds have flourished here, symbolizing adaptability and survival.
In many cultures, parrots represent vibrant communication, wisdom, and joy.
I hope these dangling earrings bring a sparkle to your face. They're as light as a feather, so while eye-catching, they won’t feel heavy to wear.
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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 hand-cut and engrave details on each side of the feathers, then I weld the pieces together to secure them while ensuring they remain movable. I add touches of patina to highlight the details and finish with a light brushing using steel wool for a subtle shine.
You can visit my blog to see pictures of how these pieces were made: https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html
dimensions
Earring Height: ≈2" (5cm)
Earring Width: ≈.7" (1.8cm)
Earring Weight: 4.3grams (each one)
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