Vintage Iris Pearl Earrings

The iris, in Greek mythology, was the messenger of the gods — the goddess who traveled on the rainbow between Olympus and Earth, carrying divine messages to mortals. Her symbol was the rainbow, and the flower that bears her name comes in every color that the rainbow contains. These earrings feature vintage-style iris flower pendants — layered petals radiating from freshwater pearl centers — suspended from sterling silver ear wires, each iris a small, wearable tribute to the goddess of the rainbow and the flower that carries her name.

The iris flower charms are cast in sterling silver with an antique finish — the silver darkened in the recesses and polished on the raised surfaces of the petals, creating a depth and shadow that reads as aged rather than new. At the center of each iris sits a freshwater pearl — small, luminous, the visual "pupil" of the flower eye. The overall effect is romantic without being fussy, vintage without being dated, a pair of earrings that look like they were discovered in a European antique market and brought home as a souvenir.

• Vintage-style iris flower charms — antique sterling silver finish
• Genuine freshwater pearl centers
• Sterling silver ear wires with antique finish
• Charms approximately 12mm in diameter
• Nickel-free and hypoallergenic

The iris blooms in late spring, one of the first flowers to appear after winter — a messenger, like its namesake goddess, that warmer days are coming. To wear iris earrings is to carry that message close to the face, where it can be seen in every conversation. Style them with vintage-inspired looks, romantic dresses, and the particular beauty of someone who would rather look interesting than look perfect. A piece for the woman who appreciates mythology, botany, and the places where the two intersect.