This is a beautiful earring hand-crafted by Peruvian Artisans. The overall shape of the earring represents the "Chakana", which is the Andean Cross Symbol referred to as "Chakana", and is a sacred symbol of the ancient Inca civilization. It represents the four corners of the Inca World, the four directions and the four organizing principles of the universe. An inlaid triangle represents the three worlds. These earrings are comprised of Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla) and Spiny Oyster Shell. The total length of the earrings is 1 3/4" long. A Spiny Oyster round adorns the earring wire.
