This very special pair of earringswas created as part of, a designer collective founded in 2022 bya group of international jewelry designers, including Delphine, for a special exhibition during

Together, we crafted acapsule collectionusing responsibly sourced gold from artisanal miners from Madre de Dios in the Peruvian Amazon. These miners are committed tomore sustainable mining practices, including mercury elimination and reforestation.

As we are launching a second RECIPROCITY collection for NYCJW 2023, this unique piece is now available to purchase.

Inspiration:TheseBoheme La Pieuvre Octopusstudswere born of Delphine’s deep love forthe beach, its seas and oceans, and their ecosystems. They deserve to swim and live and in a mercury-free environment.

The color changing octopus symbolizes intelligence, resourcefulness and adaptability, as well as inner wisdom, intuition and healing.

All qualities and attributes we will need to move our jewelry practices towards a more equitable and responsibly-sourced future.

Hand carved by Delphine then cast in solid 18k recycled gold, these studs lays flat, with the Octopus' 8 arms lovingly resting on your earlobe.

Precious Metal:

• 18k mercury-free Peruvian gold for the Octopus
• Recycled gold of unknown origin for the earrings post and back.

Gold Miner:

• 100% Evelyn Celadita, Concession el Principe II in Madre de Dios, Perú

This one-of-a kind piece is currently on view at beautifulin Soho, NYC

Available and Ready to ship as a pair in solid 18k yellow mercury-free recycled gold.