the story
Swallows, throughout time and across various cultures, have symbolized love, loyalty, freedom, and hope. Known for their incredible migrations, swallows always return home and are known for choosing a lifelong mate.
In this design, two swallows reunite, representing the unbreakable bond between two souls. They remind us that true love will always find its way back regardless of distance or challenges.
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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 the spinning oval, which I later assemble on a beaded frame that allows it to spin. A touch of dark patina brings out 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
Swallow A: 8 x 11mm (~.3 x .4")
Swallow B: 12 x 11mm (~.5x.4")
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