Rosario Leiva of Guatemala works to recycle CDs, giving the material a treatment that results in this a unique and original pair of earrings. The colors of the rainbow are featured in the earrings, dangling from the ears on hooks of sterling silver.
Product Features:
- Worldstock Country: Guatemala
- Style: Dangle
- Colors: Yellow, green, purple, pink
- Materials: Recycled CDs
- Metal: Sterling silver
- Finish: High polish
- Clasp: Hook
- Dimensions: 15 mm wide x 43 mm long
Story Behind the Art:
Rosario Leiva says, 'I was born in Argentina in 1990, but came to to Guatemala nine years later to live with my mother. My friends call me 'Rous.' I love creating jewelry with materials that most people would discard. I'm helping the environment and am contributing a little bit to help reduce pollution. I had many in my house, most of them scratched, but I didn't want to throw them out because they take years to decompose. I looked for a way to transform them into something pretty. CDs can be melted and molded. By by experimenting, I learned to control the temperature, then I add droplets of the acrylic used in stained glass. Although I've established a methodology, the results are always a surprise. Each piece becomes a unique work of eco-art.'
The handcrafted touch of artisan skill creates variations in color, size and design. If buying two of the same item, slight differences should be expected. Note: Color discrepancies may occur between this product and your computer screen.
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