These whimsical sterling silver earrings celebrate the “Day of the Dead” tradition celebrated throughout Mexico to honor family members and loved ones throughout Mexico in early November. The design is based up the illustrations of Jose Posada who is credited with the creation of the “Catrina” which symbolized the corrupt society in Mexico prior to the revoluction during the reign of Porfirio Diaz. The “Catrina” is currently associated with the customs surrounding the “Day of the Dead”.

These earrings are from the studio of Maria Belen Nilson of Taxco, Mexico. The design is a variation of the Maltese or Amalfi cross which originated during the Christian crusades and is now the national symbol of the island of Malta. Maria Belen is known for her quality jewelry and her association with some of the top silversmiths in Taxco.

These earrings are an original design from the studio of Maria Belen Nilson of Taxco, Mexico. Hands are symbolic of friendship in the Mexican culture. The origin of the hand motif was the Middle East traveling to Spain and then to Mexico. Maria Belen Nilson is a noted designer in Taxco and her jewelry is crafted by some of the top silversmiths of Taxco, Mexico.