№ 086 Mixed Stone & African Trade Beads
This pair of earrings is one of my favorite pieces from the collection! They feature a combination of lapis, turquoise and glass African Trade Beads that slide along an open ring.
Turquoise has traditionally been thought of as a stone to unite earth and sky. It is considered a strengthening stone while also instilling inner calm and enhancing intuition. I use turquoise that is hand carved in Afghanistan with bold cuts and a matte finish as well as more highly polished stones hand cut in China and India.
Earrings measure 2 ¼” from top of earwire. All findings used are oxidized sterling silver.