Limited edition, handmade by Annabelle hypoallergenic zamak ornate adornment earrings made in Menorca, electroplated in 0.5 microns of 18k gold or varnished with 10 microns of sterling silver plating with freshwater pearls. They have an 18k gold plated stud system for pierced ears on the gold pair and solid sterling silver hooks on the sterling silver plated pair. Or you can order them as clip ons with 18k gold or sterling silver plated clips and a mother of pearl disc adornment. They measure 9cm in length and each earring weighs 13 grams. Please note that due to the nature of the freshwater pearls, they may vary in size and shape.

Tanit is the Carthaginian goddess who has been worshiped on Ibiza since the Carthaginians settled there around 600BC. She is the deity of the moon, dance, creation, sexuality, fertility and war and even today thousands of people visit the Es Culleram Cave to pay their respects to her as the island´s inhabitants have been doing since ancient times. She is often depicted naked riding a lion or with her own lion´s mane. Many of the island´s visitors will tell you about Ibiza´s incredible energy and I felt it day in day out when I lived there for the Summer of 2009, there is so much more to this magical island than the nightlife.

Zamak is an alloy blend of zinc, aluminum, magnesium and copper which makes it suitable for sensitive skin types, very durable and great for silver and gold plating. These earring bases were made to order on the beautiful Belearic Island of Menorca by a family run studio that started back in 1945. The 2 micron 18k gold and sterling silver plating is done by another long standing Spanish family business from Cordoba. I like to keep my designs as Spanish and local as possible.

La Ibicenca Photography: Marijke Kuesters | Models: Giovana & Suzy| MUAH: Leopoldo Rodriguez