A little context before the listing: Everything I’m selling right now is helping fund two upcoming trips. In September, I’m traveling to Portugal for work and staying an extra four days on my own. Then in December, I’ll be spending about a month in Palestine volunteering with an organization that works to help protect Palestinian families from Israeli settler violence.
That second trip isn’t paid work. I need to cover the cost of getting there, but I also need to prepare for nearly a month of lost wages while I’m gone. So every sale genuinely helps get me there and makes it possible for me to take that time away from paid work.
Hand-Painted Turquoise Filigree & Aquamarine Earrings
I hand-painted these long filigree pieces in turquoise, then slightly distressed the finish by hand to bring out the detail in the metal and give them a more worn-in, imperfect look. Once I’m happy with the finish, I seal each piece for protection.
Because the painting and distressing are both done by hand, no two pieces will look exactly alike. Each pair has its own subtle variations in color and finish.
I added a faceted aquamarine dangle to the bottom of each filigree piece. These are long earrings, which I love. Between the detailed filigree and the movement of the aquamarine at the bottom, they definitely aren't trying to disappear.
They hang approximately 4" long.
• Hand-painted turquoise finish
• Hand-distressed
• Sealed for protection
• Long metal filigree
• Faceted aquamarine dangles
• Approximately 4" long