This handmade creation is offered in partnership with NOVICA, in association with National Geographic. Like mighty wings, silver triangles ripple in graceful earrings. Alon Diller crafts the pair by hand with fine Taxco silver, and suspends amethyst teardrops beneath.
Product Features:
- Weight: 0.18 oz
- Dimensions: 2.2" L x 0.3" W x 0.2" D
- Style: Dangle
- Gemstone colors: Purple
- Gemstone shapes: Pear
- Two bezel-set pear-cut faceted amethyst each measure 5 mm wide x 8 mm long
- Metal: Silver 950
- Finish: High polish
- Clasp: Hook
- Made in Mexico
Story Behind the Art:
For as long as I can remember, I have always been keen on handicrafts, especially jewelry, which I started making when I was a teen. I was born in Israel and traveled through Africa and America, always challenging myself to make different designs with what I found in the different countries I visited, such as wires, seeds, gems, ceramic, and bone amongst others.
In 1995 I arrived in Mexico and became enthralled by the quantity, quality and variety of artesanias. I traveled up and down the country until someone told me about Taxco, describing it to me as the 'jewelry capital of the world.' When I came and discovered their art school, I just knew this was the place for me!
I enrolled in Mexico's renowned National University (UNAM) where I learned about design, drawing, art history, lapidating, engraving, photography and of course, jewelry-making. By the time I finished in 1999 I felt I had gained a solid foundation that has allowed me to develop my own style and design. My collections have been well-received throughout Mexico.
As form of expression, through jewelry I am able share what I observe, what I think and what I experience. When I'm designing I search for beauty, aesthetics and elegance. I look for a way to leave my personal mark. My favorite themes include contrasts, textures, contemporary designs and geometry.
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