Little Delphin Earrings ancient 25” [6 cm] long

25” [6 cm] long

golden brass celestial motifs shimmer as they sway

Brass with gold-plated lever backs

The cod is a cornerstone of New England heritage

Detailed blooms are carefully hammered out of thin brass sheet and shaped into this weightless pair

Little Delphin Earrings ancient 25” [6 cm] longInspired by a small and ancient constellation, this pair winks at the dolphin that helped the sea god Poseidon win the heart of his wife, the mermaid Amphitrite. In one tale, Delphinus is the dolphin that carried the musician Arion (a child of Poseidon) to safety after he escaped from sailors who attempted to steal his belongings. In gratitude, Apollo (or Poseidon in some versions) placed the dolphin among the stars as the constellation Delphinusa