In the traditional silversmithing village of Celuk - on the island of Bali - jewelry is exquisitely handcrafted - using unique and painstakingly detailed techniques - which are passed down through families for generations. Paradiso has worked closely for two decades with small families in this village. As each piece is entirely hand-fabricated - no two are exactly identical; each is an individual work of art. These sterling silver and opal earrings are an outstanding expression of the technique of ?granulation? for which the artisans of Bali are perhaps most revered. Each of the hundreds of tiny silver balls adorning the drop is individually crafted and affixed to the earring. The delicate placement of even one tiny ball would be a tremendous challenge to even the most highly skilled western silversmith! Each earring hangs from a hand-formed sterling wire - and provides an exquisite and unusual setting for a luminous bead of Australian opal. Opal is the birthstone for October Choose a Native Leaf Jewelry Bag (top right) to make your gift extra special!
Save This Page
