Sinu (Pre-Colombian) Earrings
These earrings are based off of ancient Sinu jewelry patterns. The Sinu were a pre-Colombian civilization living in what would now be the Cordoba region, in northwest Colombia. Although the pattern is hundreds of years old, these earrings have a modern elegance brought to them by the intricate filigree silverwork.
Size: approx. 1” in width
Material: 100% Sterling Silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
These earrings are based off of ancient Sinu jewelry patterns. The Sinu were a pre-Colombian civilization living in what would now be the Cordoba region, in northwest Colombia. Although the pattern is hundreds of years old, these earrings have a modern elegance brought to them by the intricate filigree silverwork.
Size: approx. 1” in width
Material: 100% Sterling Silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
These earrings are based off of ancient Sinu jewelry patterns. The Sinu were a pre-Colombian civilization living in what would now be the Cordoba region, in northwest Colombia. Although the pattern is hundreds of years old, these earrings have a modern elegance brought to them by the intricate filigree silverwork.
Size: approx. 1” in width
Material: 100% Sterling Silver
Handmade in Mompox, Colombia
About the Artisan
Trespalacios Family: Filigree Jewelry, Mompox, Colombia
The Trespalacios family are silversmiths from Santa Cruz de Mompox, Colombia. They specialize in filigree jewelry; creating fine silver and gold wire, then manipulating and shaping it into intricate patterns. Their family has been making jewelry in Mompox for over 200 years.