These earrings are constructed as a long, five-tier vertical cascade of rattlesnake vertebrae, creating a delicate, bone-like spine that feels both anatomical and ornamental. The vertebrae introduce a pale, organic structure with intricate, bead-like segmentation, giving the design a rhythmic, skeletal elegance.
Between each tier, jasper beads in red, green, and tan provide earthy punctuation and color variation, weaving warmth and natural tone throughout the composition. The red jasper adds deep, rust-colored intensity, bringing a grounded, earthy heat to the design. The green jasper introduces a muted, forest-like tone that feels cool and organic, balancing the warmer hues. The tan jasper softens the palette with sandy, neutral earth tones that create visual breathing space between the stronger colors.
As the tiers descend, the alternating vertebrae and jasper create a structured yet flowing rhythm—like a segmented natural artifact or relic assembled from bone and stone. The repetition emphasizes vertical movement while the shifting colors guide the eye down the length of the earring.
Overall, the design feels totemic and nature-driven, blending skeletal structure with earthy mineral tones in a layered composition that is both delicate and striking, with a quiet, primitive elegance.
4.75" long, sterling silver wire
