These earrings have a soft shimmer that can only be achieved through use of capiz shell. The thin shell of the windowpane oyster had once been used for windows in houses, before glass windows became available in the Philippines. Now it can be dyed a variety of colors for use in unique jewelry pieces such as this, as well as a multitude of other items.
Made of Capiz and metal
1.5L inches
Each piece is uniquely dyed and colors may vary from light blue to dark turquoise
Handcrafted in the Philippines
Sold as a pair
SAFFY stands for Social Action for Filipino Youth. They market handmade crafts for many small artisan workshops, and specializes in capiz shell items. Artisans benefit from educational seminars, vocational training, financial and medical assistance. An in-house Product Designer assists artisan groups in the development of new product lines. SAFFY was founded in 1966 by Sr. Juliaan Mullie, a Belgian nun, to create alternative sources of livelihood for impoverished women and youth in marginalized areas of Manila. It expanded to serve communities in need by launching social development programs.
