Padumna Tambourine Stud Earrings

Understated yet intricate, the Padumna Tambourine Stud Earrings bring a refined Filipiniana touch to your everyday ensemble. Inspired by the traditional Padumna bead—placed beside the Amami bead in rosary necklaces during the Spanish colonial era—these studs take on a modern, circular form that echoes the silhouette of a tambourine: round, open, and symbolic of continuity. Their design is rooted in the quiet beauty of heritage and form. Designed to complement the Padumna Necklace/ Padumna Pearl Necklace or stand gracefully on their own, they bring a quiet elegance to your everyday. Each pair is handcrafted in gold filigree by the plateros of Ilocos Sur, using a meticulous technique passed down through generations. A timeless heirloom, the Padumna Studs honor both tradition and contemporary grace. About the Craftmanship: The artistry of gold filigree craftsmanship has been practiced by native plateros for centuries. The platero begins by melting blocks of gold or silver, repeatedly hammering and cooling them until they become fine and delicate threads. The threads are carefully shaped by hand into "kalado" or lace-like patterns inspired by nature. To craft more intricate pieces, the platero individually welds small drops together to form beautiful heirlooms. Handcrafted by Filipino artisans in Ilocos, Philippines using the rare art of gold filigree, a pre-Hispanic technique 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold Diameter: 1 cm, lightweight to wear all day Intended as heirloom pieces, colors will tarnish over time to develop a more antique look Nickel-free and lead-free, suitable for sensitive skin