Primitive Wire Wrapped Quartz Crystal Earrings in Sterling Silver
Echoes of ancient artifacts wrapped in silver wire, these earrings are full of light.
Echoes of ancient artifacts wrapped in silver wire, these earrings are full of light.
Echoes of ancient artifacts wrapped in silver wire, these earrings are full of light.
:: Light Seeds ::
I mined these little quartz crystals myself in Arkansas many years ago, painstakingly coaxing from their deep red clay matrix. It was kind of like being their midwife. They’re astonishingly clear and have a very happy, bright energy.
Once again I’ve looked to ancient Southwestern Indian artifacts for inspiration—cradleboards and tools and everyday items securely wrapped with cordage, sinew, bark. These wrappings themselves are beautiful and even more so, I think, when they begin to become unraveled. This design is a new one, a cage-like enclosure holding the crystals, bundled together and wrapped at top and bottom with oxidized silver. The hooks are a little different, too, shaped roughly into hoops rather than the longer style I usually make. They just looked better with the crystal bundles!
Like talismans from a vanished desert culture. For desert spirits and fearless souls…
SIZE: 2 7/8” long; the crystals are 3/4” long.
CARE: Wash in soap and water as desired and dry with a soft, clean cloth to avoid water spots on the crystals. A silver polishing cloth may be carefully used on the silver.
PACKAGING: These earrings will arrive giftwrapped in hand-decorated, Earth-friendly packaging, wrapped inside an organic cotton pouch. Please reuse or recycle the wrappings.
SHIPPING: Your talisman will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Shipping is always free.