Silver Sunburst Filigree Post Earrings
Small sunburst post earrings. While the design looks simple at first, a closer look reveals small, intricate loops of silver wire that create the burst effect around the silver bead.
Size: Approx. 1/4” diameter
Materials: Sterling silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
Our filigree creations begin with raw silver sourced from local mines. Master smiths meticulously craft each piece, one wire at a time, in the last town in South America where the ancient art of filigree is still kept alive. We use only sterling silver to minimize the risk of allergies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beautiful 5,000-year-old tradition.
Small sunburst post earrings. While the design looks simple at first, a closer look reveals small, intricate loops of silver wire that create the burst effect around the silver bead.
Size: Approx. 1/4” diameter
Materials: Sterling silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
Our filigree creations begin with raw silver sourced from local mines. Master smiths meticulously craft each piece, one wire at a time, in the last town in South America where the ancient art of filigree is still kept alive. We use only sterling silver to minimize the risk of allergies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beautiful 5,000-year-old tradition.
Small sunburst post earrings. While the design looks simple at first, a closer look reveals small, intricate loops of silver wire that create the burst effect around the silver bead.
Size: Approx. 1/4” diameter
Materials: Sterling silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
Our filigree creations begin with raw silver sourced from local mines. Master smiths meticulously craft each piece, one wire at a time, in the last town in South America where the ancient art of filigree is still kept alive. We use only sterling silver to minimize the risk of allergies, ensuring that everyone can enjoy this beautiful 5,000-year-old tradition.
About the Artisan
Trespalacios Family: Filigree Jewelry, Mompox, Colombia
The Trespalacios family are silversmiths from Santa Cruz de Mompox, Colombia. They specialize in filigree jewelry; creating fine silver and gold wire, then manipulating and shaping it into intricate patterns. Their family has been making jewelry in Mompox for over 200 years.