January

peyote

These earrings are a nod to the “sautoir” long pearl necklaces with tassels that flappers wore in the 1920’s. Typically the jewelry of this time period would incorporate Eastern motifs and gemstones, such as jade or engraved onyx with diamonds. The focal crystal is a fantasy cushion stone, bezeled with a harlequin motif to add a bit of whimsy to these fun earrings.  

To construct these earrings, traditional binding and fringing techniques used by passementiers in sixteenth century France are combined with peyote and netted bead weaving to construct these ornate earrings that can be worn in both casual and formal settings.