SOLD Shirley: A Tale (( Reserved ))

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There is a lesser known but nonetheless provocative book by Ms Bronte called "Shirley: A Tale" which depicts two vastly different heroines in 19th Century England.

One is the shy Caroline Helstone, who is trapped in the oppressive atmosphere of a Yorkshire rectory and whose bare life symbolizes the plight of single women of the time. The other is the vivacious Shirley Keeldar, who inherits a local estate and whose wealth liberates her from convention.

I've really tried to capture of essence of who I believe Shirley the woman to be, and more so, the conflicts she must have endured, in "Shirley: A Tale", the earrings.

For instance, the use of Oxidized Silver Wire, Leverbacks, Bead Caps, Bali Silver and Brazilian Kyanites serves to symbolize the stifling circumstance within which she lived. Paradoxically, elements of the woman she was are personified in the Pink Amethyst Coins, Black Roses (ironically a symbol of female rebellion) and Vintage Filigree Fans. Neither is Shirley's unexpected wealth forgotten as illustrated in the use of Vintage Rhinestone Connectors.

These earrings are a fabulous illustration of how women must have lived, laughed and loved over two centuries ago.

Shirley: A Tale measures approximately 2.9" drop from Oxidized Silver Leverbacks. All wire used is Oxidized Silver.

{ COLLECTION }

SHIRLEY: A TALE is part of the STRUT Collection, Eclettica's signature line of opulent yet sassy; flirty but definitely feminine; undeniably original and downright sexy, handmade artisan jewelry! She is a limited edition design, available exclusively from the studio of Eclettica.

{ SHIPPING & INSURANCE }

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Item ID: ERL-EAR-318