Nov 07 2008
Mix and Match: Sterling Silver Huayruro Seed Necklace
Grace: Earlier this week, Dan wrote about a beautiful, handmade huayruro bracelet. I was playing around on that same site and found a handcrafted necklace that matches the bracelet. What I love about this necklace is the little pop of color from the huayruro seeds. The red contrasts beautifully with the silver pendant and the black chord. This necklace is perfect if you want to add just a little touch of interest and color to an otherwise uninteresting outfit.
This huayruro necklace is also an interesting combination of organic and inorganic materials. The red huayruro seeds not only contrast in color to the silver pendant, but the organic nature of the seeds and the cotton chord compliments the coldness of the silver, which is a very unique and interesting combination. Sometimes, I find silver to be too distant and harsh, but the exotic touch of the huayruro seeds is what makes this necklace interesting.
If you really enjoy contrasting and complimenting elements in jewelry, I would highly recommend looking around the rest of the site. Their beautiful, silver artisan jewelry is a great gift for any occasion, and it’s a great alternative way of thinking of jewelry.
Dan: You are right that this necklace is both beautiful and exotic. Made by human hands and not from a factory you can really see from the website how intricately made it is. Those intricacies and how work will most definitely come out in real life when your family and friends see it. Not to mention the good luck that comes from the huayruro seeds that you told me about Grace!
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