Golden Shell Drop Earrings

A Mother of Pearl teardrop, bezel-set in gold-plated metal, sits at the top of each earring. Below it, a small gold-plated huggie hoop carries a square CZ charm — clear, faceted, catching light at every angle. Three elements, one clean drop. The shell reads soft; the crystal reads sharp.

• Elements: Mother of Pearl (teardrop, bezel-set), gold-plated huggie hoop, square CZ charm, gold-plated setting
• Size: Drop earrings, lightweight wear
• Rarity: One piece.
• Associations: Cancer (Mother of Pearl)

Express your natural beauty with GAIA pieces, handcrafted with care in Egypt.

Ancient Egyptians inlaid Mother of Pearl into ceremonial objects and burial ornaments because they believed the shell carried the light of the moon within it. Pliny the Elder documented its use across Mediterranean courts, where it was worn as a mark of refinement and natural grace. (Pliny the Elder, Natural History, 77 AD)