This is a beautiful earring hand-crafted by Peruvian Artisans. The shape of the rainbow stones in the center represents 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. These earrings are comprised of Yellow Mother of Pearl Shell, Spiny Oyster Shell, Sodolite, and Peruvian Turquoise (Chrysocolla). The total length of the earrings is 1 3/4" long. A Mother of PEarl round adorns the earring wire.
