Solid Spiral Drop Earrings - Blue/Purple

A pair of highly polished sterling silver drop earrings with a hot vitreous enamel inlay, on sterling silver hooks.

Spirals can be traced back 7000 years, developing from observing natural examples in shells and plants. Clockwise and anticlockwise spirals represent the inner and outer evolution of the spirit respectively. In relation to the seasonal calendar these relate to the winter and summer, the year being polarised into light and dark seasons. In Celtic belief this translates to the theme in which one always moves from the darkness into the light.

The intricate process of applying hot vitreous enamel is an ancient art that has been passed on through the centuries. Each piece is hand enamelled with fine glass powder. First of all each item is prepared and cleaned thoroughly to remove any form of contamination. The glass powder is ground in a mortar mixed with water and then painted into each area taking care not to allow any overrun. This is then dried and fired in a kiln at 800 degrees Celcius. Sometimes the item is fired twice to achieve the correct colours.

Width: 15mm

Length (including hook): 32mm

Our Solid Spiral Drop Earrings are supplied in a satin and velvet-lined gift box.

If you like our Solid Spiral Drop Earrings, you might want to take a look at our Solid Spiral Pendant.