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Sugar skull earrings

Sugar skull, Mexican skull earrings in sterling silver

The "Sugar Skull" earrings feature a delicately engraved skull adorned with small floral motifs, inspired by the iconic imagery of Mexico’s Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead), celebrated annually on November 1st and 2nd. Deeply rooted in pre-Hispanic traditions, this celebration merges ancient Mesoamerican beliefs with Catholic rituals introduced during the colonial period.

In Mexican culture, death is not seen as a sad end, but rather as a natural part of life’s cycle. It is present in daily life, art, rituals, and even everyday objects. Representations of skulls and skeletons are commonly found in decorations, jewelry, and toys. Far from being morbid, these symbols express remembrance, joy, and a tender kind of humor when honoring the deceased.

The Day of the Dead is a special time when families gather in cemeteries—sometimes overnight—to pay tribute to their ancestors. Graves are decorated with bright orange marigolds (cempasúchil), incense, candles, favorite foods and drinks of the deceased, music, and personal items. Domestic altars (ofrendas) are also created at home, where sugar skulls (calaveras de azúcar) play a central role.

These small edible skulls, molded from sugar paste, are adorned with vibrant colors, stylized flowers, beads, glitter, or gold leaf. They may bear the name of a departed loved one—or even of the living—and serve as both offerings and gifts, keeping the memory of the departed alive in a light-hearted, affectionate way.

The "Sugar Skull" earrings draw on this tradition with a stylized silver interpretation: a delicate skull shape engraved with floral motifs, echoing the festive elegance of the decorated calaveras. The use of the English term “Sugar Skull” pays tribute to this internationally recognized tradition while anchoring the jewelry in a vivid and symbolic universe.

This piece, both ethnographic and artistic, celebrates life in one of its most universal expressions: memory, family, transformation, and the enduring bond between the living and the dead.

For more on the Day of the Dead: http://destioaxaca.com/Jour_Des_Morts_Oaxaca.html

 

Material: Sterling silver (925)

Finish: Polished

Length: 4 cm

Skull dimensions: 2.4 x 1.6 cm

Production time: 5 business days

 

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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