{"product_id":"sinu-spiral-earrings","title":"Pre-Columbian Inspired Spiral Earrings: A Symbol of Growth and Renewal","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA Coil of Growth: Sinu Spiral Earrings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Pre-Columbian spiral earrings are inspired by the Sinu culture of Colombia. They come from a land of gold.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 24 Karat gold plate over pewter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePosts:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.7 in x 0.7 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStyle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian spiral earrings, spiral charm earrings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made in USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat the Spiral Meant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn Sinu art the spiral stood for growth, renewal and the flourishing of plant life. It was read as the continuous cycle of life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe swirl also suggested the link between natural, spiritual and cosmic forces. Colombian spiral earrings carry that wide idea.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eGold as Sun and Rebirth\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Met notes that metal color was tied to the sun and moon in ancient Colombia. Their cycles meant birth, death and regeneration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpiral charm earrings in gold fit that thinking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWearing and Display\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe sterling silver posts suit most ears. Wear them close to the face. Wipe with a soft cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePre-Columbian spiral earrings pair well with plain clothes. See more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/collections\/museum-jewelry-earrings\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMuseum Jewelry Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout Ancient Colombian Metalwork\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAncient 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFor More Reading from the Web\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead how ancient Colombian smiths cast gold and tied its color to the sun and moon. Sinu spiral earrings come from that tradition. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/en\/essays\/metalwork-in-ancient-colombia\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eMetalwork in Ancient Colombia - The Metropolitan Museum of Art\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Multilana","offers":[{"title":"Default","offer_id":1192444591,"sku":"7948","price":39.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/products\/104b720cdce0cacb5949bbd0f1063e8e.jpg?v=1777661772","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/sinu-spiral-earrings","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}