I created this pair of earrings, connecting with the energy of Oxum, a deity of the Brazilian Umbanda tradition. Oxum is the goddess of the sweet waters and it carries a cleansing energy with her. Her influence is aimed to work on the heart, to cleanse, soften and open it.
OXUM
Oxum lágrimas de cristais
quem lavam minhas emoções
Da alma os fractais
chuvas sagradas de bênçãos
Abrindo o portal do meu ser
Minha mae Oxum ora iêiê
OXUM (English Translation)
Oxum crystal tears
that wash my emotions
The fractals of my soul
sacred rain of blessings
Opening the portal of my being
My Mother Oxum ora iêiê
This pair of drop earrings truly is a unique piece. The main body of the earring is crafted with love and intention using recycled or Single Mine Origine yellow gold. The flowers are created using vintage micro glass beads of different colours and each are an offering to the Orixá Yeansá, a deity of the Umbanda tradition that rules the wind and the stormy weather. All solid gold beads used are being individually cut and filed.
Each earring, stem, flower, petal is the result of my dedication to love and form.
The flower earrings come with their own hand made vases, made by ceramic artist Erum Aamir and they can be used as an ornamental and devotional object when not worn.
A truly personal piece, the ideal present for someone very special in your life. Whether that special someone is your self or someone else that touches your heart deeply, this is the gift that shows your full appreciation.
The earrings are made in:
The body of the earrings: SMO 18ct yellow gold/recycled 18ct yellow gold
The hand beaded flower: hand-crafted SMO/recycled 18ct yellow gold beads and coloured glass vintage micro beads.
The earrings are fully hallmarked
Vase:
Each one of the unique ceramic vases was handmade by Erum Aamir
The overall length of the earrings is 4inch/10cm
