Ruby and pearl in a filigree frame: the kind of combination that makes people ask where you found them.
These Oaxacan filigree earrings are built from the same painstaking tradition that has defined Oaxacan filigrana for nearly five centuries — hair-thin silver wires, hand-twisted and hand-soldered into an intricate lace structure, set here with deep ruby and luminous pink pearls for a combination that reads as bold and refined in the same breath. At 7.5 cm long and 4.6 cm wide, these are genuinely statement earrings — the kind that command attention from across the room and reward close inspection. Weighing 25.7 grams, they have satisfying presence without sacrificing comfort.
About Oaxacan filigree
Filigrana oaxaqueña is one of the most demanding jewelry techniques in the world. Thin silver wire is twisted by hand into coils and patterns, then soldered together into the open, lace-like structures that make the work instantly recognizable. The tradition arrived in Oaxaca via Spanish silversmiths in the 1500s and became so thoroughly absorbed into Oaxacan craft identity that it now belongs entirely to the city. Only a handful of family workshops still practice it at this level.
Weight: 25.7 g / 0.91 oz (the listing weight is 9 g / 0.32 oz per the record; body copy reflects the 25.7 g measurement in the original description)
Dimensions
Weight: 9 g / 0.32 oz
Styling
Ruby and pink pearl against silver filigree is a combination that works for formal occasions and elevated casual wear equally well. With a cream or ivory outfit the stones read as the focal point. With a dark blouse or dress, the filigree itself becomes visible as an intricate silver architecture against a clean background.
Care
Polish with a soft silver cloth. Store in an airtight pouch or anti-tarnish bag. Remove before swimming or applying perfume and hairspray.
