This Martha Lopez handcrafted Celestial Totumo Seed Necklace & Earrings Set draws its inspiration from the moon’s glowing luminosity. The largest object in the solar system, the sun is technically a star. In the Bogata Highlands of Colombia, tribal Indians once reminisced about a world without a moon.
A copper totumo seed marbled with ebony hangs from a 17-inch long velvet suede lace cord in this set’s necklace. The textured effect this marbling lends to the focal point totumo seed is pulsating and intense like the sun.
Silver 950 posts are threaded with crescent moons in these celestial-inspired earrings. Fashioned from totumo seeds, these crescents are textured in a frond pattern, giving them an effect much like the natural craters of the moon.
This set is comprised of our Celestial Totumo Seed Necklace and our Celestial Totumo Seed Earrings, which are both available for purchase seperately.
Read more about artisan Martha Lopez
The South American Aztecs revered Huitzilopochtli, the god of the Sun, while the Incan sun god, Inti, was considered a benevolent deity. Blessed with much sunshine, South Americans, including Colombians like artisan Martha Lopez, still hold the solar star in reverence.
In pre-Columbian South America, the Incas worshipped the mother moon goddess, Mamaquilla. Considering an eclipse to be a perilous time, they performed noisy rituals to scare away any unwanted entities that might consume the divine feminine energy.
This necklace is approximately 17 inches and secures with a silver claps.
- Handmade in Colombia by Martha Lopez
- Pendant and earrings are made of a large totumo seed and is painted by hand to depict the sun and the moon
- Sustainable and renewable source of material
- Dual toned leather cord is made of velvet suede and is soft to the touch
- Each necklace is unique and can vary from the picture since natural material tends to vary from piece to piece
The natural fibers in this necklace and earrings set’s totumo seeds require special attention. This jewelry set should be stored in a cool, dry place and should never be immersed in water. Apply all liquid cosmetics prior to wearing and allow them to dry first before putting on this necklace and earrings set.
The velvet suede cord should be cared for as any fine leather: 1) cleaning with a cleanser that will preserve its natural oils; 2) conditioning to keep it supple and 3) protecting it with a moisture barrier.
Silver 950 should be stored in an airtight container with a soft lining. Cleaning with soap and water and buffing with a soft cloth will keep your silver 950 shiny as new. Avoid exposure of your silver 950 to abrasive cleansers and bleach, which may cause discoloration.