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Against the current earrings

Against the current, Japanese koi carp earrings in silver and amazonite

The “Against the Current” earrings are shaped like large droplets, suspended like falling pearls of water, evoking the peaceful and symbolic world of Japanese ponds. Their fluid, elongated silhouette mirrors the gentle ripples of water — that subtle, continuous motion animating zen gardens and the tranquil basins of temple courtyards.

Each droplet is delicately engraved with koi fish, iconic creatures in Japanese culture and symbols of courage, perseverance, and transformation. In Japanese tradition, the koi is admired for its strength and determination as it swims upstream, defying the current to reach the highest springs. According to legend, those that succeed are transformed into dragons — making the koi a powerful emblem of self-overcoming, resilience, and the ability to turn adversity into elevation.

Here, the koi swim among flowing currents, aquatic grasses, and scattered cherry blossom petals floating gently on the surface. This portrayal of nature reflects both ephemeral beauty and the serenity found in impermanence — a central concept in Japanese aesthetics. The pond in a Japanese garden is not merely a decorative element; it is a mirror of the soul, a space for quiet contemplation and introspection, where water becomes a metaphor for life, fluidity, and purity.

At the base of each earring, a series of mobile dangles made of pale blue amazonite beads suggest the shimmering play of light on the water’s surface. With its soft hues ranging from blue to green, amazonite enhances the impression of inner peace and harmony. It is a stone associated with calmness, emotional truth, and heart-centered clarity.

Wearing these earrings is like carrying a fragment of a secret garden — an aquatic realm suspended between silence and motion, between tradition and reverie. They are talismans for sensitive souls, resilient hearts, and all those who choose to move — against the current — toward their own transformation.

 

Metal: sterling silver (925)

Gemstone: amazonite

Stone color: light blue

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Production time: 5 business days before shipping

 

You have the possibility of changing the classical sterling silver eawires by sterling silver clips for non-pierced ears.
See the system on the last photo of the slideshow or on our dedicated page for non-pierced ears.

As we currently dwell in Mexico, provide a period of 3 to 6 weeks to receive your order for free with normal post service. Thank you for taking this information into account before ordering in our shop. At checkout, you will also have the option of choosing an express shipping. (please, read the complete conditions of shipping here).

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I hope you will love this jewel as much as I enjoyed creating it.

By Emmanuelle Guyon.

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