Purple Bali Cakra Sterling Silver and Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Bali Una Gupta totaling over two carats

totaling over two carats

Indonesian artisan Wayan Neri strikes out on her own

and many other species of wildlife

One is embellished with richly textured aluminum repoussé while the other features intricate beadwork patterns of recycled glass

Resembling leaves

Purple Bali Cakra Sterling Silver and Amethyst Dangle Earrings from Bali Una Gupta totaling over two caratsMeaning 'chakra' in Balinese, the cakra is the wheel like weapon wielded by Lord Vishnu in Hindu lore. Bali artisan Komang Wijayana styles these sterling silver earrings like wheels or discs, adding 1. 5 carats of faceted amethyst for color and sparkle. . 925 Sterling silver materials: Sterling silver, amethyst Hook earrings Combination finish 1. 6 in. L x 0. 6 in. W x 0. 2 in. D