Fool's Gold (Pyrite) & Vintage Findings Silver-filled Earrings.
These earrings are called Fool's Swing. They started out with me wanting to use one of my favorite stones which is called Fool's Gold (Pyrite). And I love using it because it's got this really creamy and warming grey nature. It looks nothing like gold, but back in ancient times when people looked for gold in the river, they would often confuse it for the real stuff - because in its rough state it looks very similar to gold.
So in a way this ‘fake’ gold led the theme of the entire set of earrings. I’m using silver-filled metal (so not all silver…) Then I’m using these vintage findings that also looked silver at the start, but now also have glimpses of copper pinkishness about them (which looks really cool against the cold greys of the Pyrite and silver metal).
In a cheeky way - maybe these can be a reminder each time you decide to wear them, that in life a lot of things are not as they seem. So yes, it could be a warning, be careful who you mix with, always stay true to yourself and make sure you're paying attention to things that matter, but also sometimes people might appear very tough, but that’s all a front for the raw softness they’re trying to protect.
So - the actual message here is to keep a fluid perspective and perception of life’s nuances and creatures. Including yourself. Especially yourself! Seek first to understand :)
In terms of design, to me these are quite funky looking. They've got a good weight to them. A little bit, you know, you might say they look like a little bit of a rock star design. So you could wear them with jeans. And then if you're really cheeky, wear them with a nice grey or white suit. Definitely wear them with an attitude.
Anyway, if you like them get them and please show me how you wear them.