A thousand miles earrings

A thousand miles, Little Prince silhouette earrings in silver

“He did not look like a child lost in the middle of the desert, a thousand miles from any inhabited region.”

These few lines taken from Saint-Exupéry’s book inspired these sterling silver earrings named “A Thousand Miles”. They evoke the idea of distance, travel and gentle solitude, so present throughout the story.

The earrings take the form of an antique-style frame, with a softly raised border, reminiscent of decorative frames found on objects from the early 20th century. The vertical sides are straight, while the horizontal lines are entirely curved, creating a visual balance and giving the impression of a vintage object, born from a romantic and contemplative era.

Against a deliberately darkened background, created through the patination of the silver, the silhouette of the Little Prince stands out with simplicity. It appears as a light, almost fragile shadow, surrounded by finely cut small stars. These stars recall the desert night sky often described by the author, and evoke observation, silence, and the connection between earth and sky, recurring themes in the story.

These sterling silver earrings pay tribute to a character who has become universal, to the poetry of travel, and to childhood seen as a different way of looking at the world. They are made for those who love narrative jewelry inspired by books, modern legends, and stories that transcend time.

 

Metal: sterling silver (925).

Earrings hooks: surgical steel leverbacks.

Dimensions: 1.77 x 0.71 in (4.5 x 1.8 cm).

 

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 are based in Mexico, please allow 3 to 6 weeks for delivery to receive your order for free with standard postal 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 full shipping terms 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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