Lapis Lazuli Spiral Earrings

Materials
– Gold-plated elements made in Colombia using the lost-wax casting technique
– Golden finish: 24k gold plating over a copper base, with a soft satin matte patina

Size
– Total length: 4 cm
– Diameter of the natural lapis lazuli beads: 8 mm
– Lightweight and comfortable to wear

Closure
– Stud earrings with nickel-free straight post
– Secured with large push-back fastenings: soft silicone discs with inner gold-tone core

Each gold-toned component in the Galeria Eldorado collection is crafted using the lost-wax casting technique (cire perdue), echoing methods once mastered by ancient Colombian goldsmiths.

In Bogotá, local artisans sculpt or mould each design in wax. The wax models are encased in a heat-resistant material, then kiln-fired to melt the wax and create a hollow form. Molten copper is poured into this cavity to produce the final piece.

After casting, the metal is carefully cleaned and polished, coated with a layer of silver, and plated with two layers of 24k gold.

A final satin matte finish softly diffuses the light, giving the metal a warm, timeworn glow — evocative of ancient ceremonial jewellery.

This meticulous, hands-on process ensures the uniqueness and authenticity of every piece.

These earrings combine natural lapis lazuli with spiral-motif golden elements inspired by ancient Colombian jewellery.

In pre-Hispanic cultures, the spiral symbolised movement, energy, and the unfolding of life — from water currents and wind patterns to the journey of the soul. Such motifs often adorned ceremonial objects, connecting the visible and invisible worlds.

The round and cylindrical gold-plated beads are based on traditional cast ornaments worn as earplugs, pendants, and pectorals by the Zenú (or Sinú) and other cultures of the Caribbean lowlands. They are handcrafted in Colombia using the ancestral lost-wax casting technique.

While lapis lazuli was not used in pre-Columbian Colombia, its deep blue has long been associated with truth, intuition, and inner vision. Here, it brings contrast and luminous depth to a contemporary piece rooted in symbolic elegance.

Galeria Eldorado features jewellery inspired by the goldwork of ancient Colombian civilizations such as the Muisca, Quimbaya, Tairona, Zenú, Calima and Tolima.

These cultures flourished across present-day Colombia from around 1500 BCE until the early 16th century, leaving behind a remarkable legacy of ornaments in tumbaga — an alloy of gold, copper, and sometimes silver.

Today, these artefacts are preserved in major museums, including the Museo del Oro (Bogotá), the Museum of Ethnology (Berlin), the Museo de las Américas (Madrid), the MET (New York), the British Museum (London) and the Musée du Quai Branly (Paris).

Galeria Eldorado revives these ancestral forms through contemporary craftsmanship.

Each piece is handcrafted in small series, using traditional techniques and natural materials. The golden elements are cast and finished in Bogotá, continuing the lineage of Colombia’s ancestral goldsmithing heritage.

Bracelets, earrings, and necklaces featuring natural stones are often one-of-a-kind, selected and assembled individually to ensure the uniqueness of each piece.

To preserve the satin matte finish of the gold-plated components, avoid contact with water, perfumes, or cosmetics.

This soft surface is designed to absorb and gently diffuse light, echoing the patina of ancient ceremonial objects.

Clean gently with a soft dry cloth and store in a separate pouch to avoid scratches.

With proper care, your piece will retain its warm, understated glow for years to come.

Free delivery to Mallorca in 1 to 2 working days on all orders.

Spain / Portugal: 1 to 4 working days. Free delivery for orders over 150€.

France / EU: 4 to 8 working days. Free delivery for orders over 200€.

Worldwide: 6 to 9 working days. Free delivery for orders over 350€

Return within 10 business days from the date of receipt.

Details

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