I had been keeping these high-quality brandy Brazilian citrine smooth tumble beads for a necklace, but then I came up with this new earrings design I have called ‘speira’ or in Greek, ‘σπείρα’. Speira – or else what we call, spiral – has been one of the most ancient symbols and has been used in Greece since the Paleolithic era. It represents the creation of life and time, it symbolizes their continuity . We find this symbol naturally in various forms, like for example in seashells or in labyrinths and in helix. I have paired them here with glowing emerald-hued apatites and have already created some more alternatives. I have crafted this pair using:
Natural untreated Brazilian brandy citrine smooth tumbles (16 pieces, 12X9X5mm to 10X9X5mm)
Natural untreated green apatite geometrical cut drops (10 pieces, 12X11X7mm to 11X9X5mm)
All metal used is 14K yellow gold-filled (brass base, nickel and lead free, containing 1/20th real gold which is bonded, not just plated/painted on, Made in the USA, very durable)
Drop: aapprox. 7cm (including the ear wire)
A very distinct piece, made with genuine natural gemstones.
This pair of earrings is a one-of-a-kind piece, designed and handcrafted by Chrysi Z.
