carved mother-of-pearl earrings

In ancient Rome mother-of-pearl was a symbol of power and wisdom, it was believed that it brings happiness.

Since the 17th century, mother-of-pearl icons made in the technique of engraving and carving have been produced in Palestine. Items were made by locals to be sold to pilgrims visiting Palestine

meticulousness and extraordinary patience are required for the master of this unique mother-of-pearl carving technique to make a sharply honed tool on the shell plane create real masterpieces of miniature three-dimensional carving; it glows from the inside, shimmers with all the colors of the rainbow, surprises people with its extraordinary, unlike anything , somehow magical and airy.

These amazing hand-carved 14.5mm 925 sterling silver stud earrings