Bold, dramatic and intriguing, these pre Columbian earrings are lightweight and statement-making at the same time. This gleaming pair is definitely a wearable work of art! I named these earrings “Cacique con aretes” ( Indian Chief with earrings) from the Tairona civilization. The story behind these earrings: In ancient Colombia. men and women decorated themselves for ceremonies and rituals. They painted their faces and bodies, filed their teeth, bound their limbs, and wore gold ornaments such as headdresses, nose rings, earrings, lip plugs and pendants.” ~ Elisenda Vila Llonch, Beyond El Dorado Power and Gold in Ancient Colombia Our Pre Columbian pieces are inspired by the beautiful gold-work made by ancient indigenous civilizations that once lived in Colombia before the arrival of the Spaniards in 1492. Our Precolumbian pendants are replicas made of 24k gold plated, nickel free pewter, and are embellished with semiprecious stones, ceramic beads, and natural materials.