VTG Capiz Shell Leaf Earrings

These silver earrings feature a modern geometric leaf design with a delicate wire framework. The translucent material (capuz shell) adds a subtle elegance, making them a perfect contemporary accessory. Made by artisans in the Philippines. Original msrp $20, these are preowned. “Handcrafted by artisans in the Philippines, these earrings of wafer-thin leaf motif pieces are made from capiz, thin shell of marine mollusk. First artisans wash and soak shells. After the shells have dried they are cut into shapes and edged with metal wire. A finishing coat of varnish completes this labor-intensive process. Before glass windows became available in the Philippines, capiz was used for windows in houses.”