Decapitated Dove Head Earrings hand painted jewelry The enamel skull is set

The enamel skull is set on brass

necklace length: 18 3/4"

an odd mix of delicate beauty and grotesqueness

The glass beads coming out of the raven's chest add shimmer and shine and draw the eye in and encourage it to further examine the delicate enameled feathers depicting the black and blue hues found within these beautiful birds

Decapitated Dove Head Earrings hand painted jewelry The enamel skull is setThis pair of earrings is inspired by a dead pigeon I once came across on a sidewalk that appeared to be in perfectly pristine condition however was actually stuffed with an assortment of tiny maggots and worms. These earrings feature freshwater pearl fringe hanging below each enameled bird head that adds movement and elegance while also subtly mimicking the glistening bodies of the bugs I saw pouring out. materials: enamel, watercolor enamel,