NOVICA 18k Gold Plated Wood Dangle Earrings 'Woodland Leaves'

Brand: NOVICA

Features:

• Authentic: an original NOVICA artisan handcrafted fair trade product.
• Includes an official NOVICA Story Card certifying quality & authenticity.
• NOVICA works with Teixeira Family to craft this item.
• Includes an original NOVICA jewelry pouch to keep for yourself or give as a gift.
• 2.2 in. L x 0.7 in. W

Binding: Jewelry

model number: 286454

Part Number: 286454

Details: NOVICA, in association with National Geographic, works together with talented artisan designers around the world to produce stunning, keepsake treasures. Our mantra is to spread global happiness, so rest assured - we’ll do everything we possibly can to ensure you’re a happy customer. About this item: Step into the forests of Brazil with these leaf-shaped dangle earrings. Handcrafted by members of the Teixeira family, the earrings feature wooden stripes of mahogany, imbuia, marupa, and quaking aspen. The hooks are made from 18 karat gold-plated zamac.About our Artist: Brazil's Rai and Ricardo Teixeira say, 'We left Northern Brazil seeking new work opportunities and better schools for our little daughter,' the artisans explain. Rai noticed that the women of Rio are stylish and fashionable. They appreciate jewelry and the family decided to create it. 'We began crafting earrings and necklaces with our wood inlay techniques. We had never done this before and had to develop our own technique and tools to developed our line of eco-friendly jewelry and decor accessories. When we need extra help, we call in youth from a nearby juvenile detention facility, to work with us and have made this a project. Ours is a family effort.'...

EAN: 0808773819740

Package Dimensions: 6.3 x 4.7 x 2.4 inches