Sweet little Kiwi earrings cleverly cast in sterling silver from an original Tania Mallow carving, finished with a sterling silver hooks.
This incredibly shy and fragile bird has become an icon of the highest significance to New Zealanders or ‘Kiwi’s’ as we have come to be known. The flightless nocturnal Kiwi is without doubt our most treasured bird, a symbol for the uniqueness of New Zealand wildlife and the value of our natural heritage.
Kiwi are a taonga (treasure) to Maori, who have strong cultural, spiritual and historic associations with kiwi. Right now our most beloved Kiwi are struggling for survival due to introduced predators and habitat decline and all over Aotearoa there are initiatives for reversing this damage which we can all take part in.
Like many of Tania Mallow's other pieces these earrings are created with comfort and quality at the forefront. These earrings are light enough for all day wear. They have been enhanced by a skillful oxidization technique which brings the carved lines to life.
Sterling silver is an alloy of silver containing 92.5% pure silver. The alloy composition results in a metal that is very durable and long lasting. Sterling silver is easily polished using a polishing cloth. Tania Mallow jewellery is certified sterling silver.
Material: Sterling silver
Measurements: 15mm x 12mm x 2mm
Weight: 1.5gm each earring
Complete your set with a beautiful Kiwi necklace.
Handmade by Tania Mallow from her Beachlands studio in New Zealand.
When your pieces are not being shown off, it is best to keep them in a dry, soft case. This will protect them and increase the longevity so you can continue to wear them for years to come.
Regularly cleaning your pieces will decrease the natural film that builds up over time. Contact us for more info.
We use a wide range of quality materials that only deliver the best look and experience.
Based on the idea that the things we accumulate during our lifetime are the things that are most dear to us, our pieces are designed to be passed down generation after generation.
