Yellow Sapphire Mochica Drop Earrings

Extraordinary 22-karat gold fan-shaped earrings that feature yellow sapphires closely matched to the color of our gold with entrancing natural inclusions. The form is inspired by the fan-shaped earrings found in South America and by the elaborate ear ornaments created by the Moche people of Northern Peru. This ancient Andean civilization had an extraordinary culture of craft and metalwork. Their ear ornaments often featured an edge composed of oversized spheres, reimagined here for modern wear.