| Materials | Nickel and lead free brass. Glaze is free of any harmful substances. Hooks: nickel free 925 sterling silver. |
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| Weight | 7 g (0.2 oz) |
| Notes | It is a unique 100% handmade artwork, therefore the item's design and dimensions may differ slightly. Please do not regard possible imperfections as flaws, but rather as original and a testament that it was handcrafted with love and passion. Brass maintenance and care. 3 options: 1) Soak in 50% wine vinegar and 50% water, leave for a few minutes, rinse and dry. 2) Spray descaler, leave to act for a couple of minutes, rinse and dry with a cloth. 3) Sidol or silverware products. |
| Estimated production time | 10 days |
Sunflower earrings
“L'aricchini ru ciuri ru girasuli”
This is a pair of original hand crafted brass earrings inspired by the sunflower, a symbol of joy and cheerfulness.
This refined and fashion jewelry is entirely handmade with love in Sicily by the hands of a talented native artisan who is master in creating eternal treasures, capable of transmitting emotions, passion and pride, so you’re literally wearing a unique piece of Sicily!
According to the language of flowers, the sunflower is considered a bearer of joy and cheerfulness precisely for its large inflorescence that seems to smile, but also for its bright yellow color which shines like a “little sun”. The way a sunflower stands with its petals towards the sun is also symbolic.
It is a lucky charm for who ever is moving into a new place or is starting a new job. Giving this flower is also a sign of gratitude.
For us Sicilians, the sunflower is the symbol of Summer and we call it “Curuna di re” (king’s crowns)!
One legend related to this flower is about nymph Clizia who was madly in love with Apollo. Every time Apollo passed in the sky carrying the sun, Clizia looked at him and followed him with her eyes. Apollo, however, was not in love with her and after nine days he transformed her into a sunflower.















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