Pele
Pele
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Garnet, Apatite and Sterling Silver Earrings
6cm x 2cm
One of a kind, ready to ship
Inspired by the story of Pele, the Hawaiian goddess of fire, lightning, wind, and volcanoes.
Pele is believed to reside in the Halemaʻumaʻu crater at Kīlauea. According to legend, she journeyed from Tahiti to Hawaiʻi fleeing her sister, the sea goddess Nāmaka, who destroyed her physical body in battle, causing Pele's spirit to live on as fire and lava.
Volcanic Creation: Known as "She Who Shapes the Sacred Land," Pele is believed to create new land through volcanic eruptions.
The Journey & Battles: Fleeing her sister, Nāmaka, Pele traveled through the islands searching for a home where the sea could not reach her, creating volcanoes as she went.
Forms & Personality: She appears as a young, beautiful woman, an old woman, or a white dog. She is known for a passionate, volatile, and destructive personality, demanding respect for the land.
The Curse: A popular modern legend suggests that removing lava rocks or sand from Hawaii will incur the wrath of Pele, resulting in bad luck.
Lovers and Jealousy: The tale of Pele, her sister Hiiaka, and the chief Lohiau highlights her jealousy, where her rage destroyed forests and created the landscape.
Design
Design
Zanzi Sol is a one woman studio, created by a mamma based on the Far South Coast of Australia. Each piece is made slowly and thoughtfully, around family life. Thank you for supporting small, handmade work... it truly means the world.
Packaging
Packaging
All jewellery is packaged ready to be gifted, 100% plastic free, with recycled postage materials.
Please let me know in the checkout if you are gifting the jewellery and would like a personalised note.
Care
Care
All precious metals may be left to naturally patina over time or polished after wear with a soft cloth to maintain its shine.
Always give your jewellery a rinse with clean water after a swim in the sea.
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