N°097 Statement Earrings - The Vanuatu Collection

When I first encountered this giant clam, I was struck by the extraordinary complexity of its mantle tissue—the shifting mosaic of turquoise, inky black, and luminous blue seemed almost otherworldly. These biological patterns are not random; they serve functional roles in light absorption and protection, yet to me they became a visual language, a blueprint for design. Translating that intricate natural architecture into jewellery was an exhilarating process of ecology becoming artistry.

For these earrings, I chose chrysocolla as the dominant stone, its swirling turquoise-green echoing the clam’s fluid tissue. Each slab is cut into clean, elongated rectangles, grounding the wildness of pattern within structure. I paired them with the luminous clarity of apatite and the depth of green onyx, set into a silver and oxidized silver base. The addition of small, radiating black elements mirrors the clam’s dramatic contrasts, turning biological striations into ornament.

In wearing them, I hope one feels the same awe I experienced underwater—an encounter with life’s ability to astonish through form and color. As both biologist and designer, I see these earrings as a living connection between science and adornment, a reminder that every reef creature carries a story of resilience and beauty worth carrying into our daily lives.

These eclectic one-of-a-kind handmade earrings are made from the following semi-precious stones and findings:

•  Chrysocolla from Congo
•  Green Onyx from India
•  Apatite from India
•  Approximate length: 6.3cm

The Statement Earrings will be beautifully gift-wrapped and ready as an exceptional gift for yourself or an unexpected gift for someone special.