Mazahua Lovebirds Artisan Crafted Silver Mazahua Style Sterling Hoop Earrings Made of Alpaca Teodoro Melendez and Family reinterpret

Teodoro Melendez and Family reinterpret the traditional pre-Hispanic designs of Peru to create jewelry of timeless allure

He handcrafts a pendant of sterling silver with intricate filigree work that forms a drop shape

two strands of beaded calcite circle the ankle

Reduces the need for painful arm lifting after surgery

Mazahua Lovebirds Artisan Crafted Silver Mazahua Style Sterling Hoop Earrings Made of Alpaca Teodoro Melendez and Family reinterpretIn Mexico's Mazahua community, birds are often a symbol of beauty. Mazahua Family artisans depict lovebirds in these handcrafted hoop earrings. They perch in a sterling silver nest surrounded with diminutive spirals. Most Mazahua women wear earrings in the shape of a half moon, as these are gifts from the husband in lieu of an engagement ring. materials: 925 sterling silver Saddleback sea catch earrings Combination finish 1. 4 in. L x 1. 2 in. W x 0.