Open and Closed Selkie Heart Earrings

Each Selkie piece has its own head of gold, so I wanted to make gold hearts for you to show your true nature as a Selkie in the flesh.

In this collection, I wanted to bring to life a lesser known legend that I hold dear to my heart. The selkie. Each of these pieces was hand crafted with their stories and songs in mind.

Selkies are mythical creatures in Celtic folklore, particularly in Scottish and Irish traditions, that have the ability to shapeshift between seals and humans. They are known for their human form, which is often described as beautiful and attractive. The ability to shapeshift is typically tied to shedding and regaining their seal skin. 

They are creatures of both the sea and the land, able to move between both worlds. Selkie lore is rich with stories and legends, often involving themes of love, loss, and the allure of the sea.

A common story involves a man finding a Selkie on the shore and taking her seal skin, making her his wife and thus trapping her on land. In some stories, the Selkie, longing for the sea, eventually finds her skin and returns to her true form and the sea.

Materials:

14k yellow gold

CARE INSTRUCTIONS:

-Keep away from harsh chemicals (such as perfumes, sprays and other cosmetics), as this can affect the metal, patina and stones.

-Avoid long term exposure to direct sunlight, as this can affect the stones color.

-Refrain from showering, swimming, hand washing with jewelry. Store in a dry area, preferably in an airtight bag, as most cardboard jewelry boxes contain sulfur, which can tarnish the metal.