Pre-Columbian Inspired Spiral Earrings: A Symbol of Growth and Renewal

A Coil of Growth: Sinu Spiral Earrings

A tightly wound spiral of gold fills each post, curling inward like a young fern. These Sinu spiral earrings measure 0.7 in by 0.7 in.

The Pre-Columbian spiral earrings are inspired by the Sinu culture of Colombia. They come from a land of gold.

Product Details

• Material: 24 Karat gold plate over pewter
• Posts: Sterling silver
• Dimensions: 0.7 in x 0.7 in
• Style: Colombian spiral earrings, spiral charm earrings
• Origin: Made in USA

What the Spiral Meant

In Sinu art the spiral stood for growth, renewal and the flourishing of plant life. It was read as the continuous cycle of life.

The swirl also suggested the link between natural, spiritual and cosmic forces. Colombian spiral earrings carry that wide idea.

Gold as Sun and Rebirth

The Met notes that metal color was tied to the sun and moon in ancient Colombia. Their cycles meant birth, death and regeneration.

Spiral charm earrings in gold fit that thinking.

Wearing and Display

The sterling silver posts suit most ears. Wear them close to the face. Wipe with a soft cloth.

Pre-Columbian spiral earrings pair well with plain clothes. See more in our Museum Jewelry Earrings.

About Ancient Colombian Metalwork

Ancient Colombian smiths worked gold and copper alloys called tumbaga. They cast many shapes with the lost wax method. Sinu spiral earrings are a modest tribute to that craft. Colombian spiral earrings of this kind bring the motif to a modern ear.

For More Reading from the Web

• Read how ancient Colombian smiths cast gold and tied its color to the sun and moon. Sinu spiral earrings come from that tradition. Metalwork in Ancient Colombia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art