Kina copper short drop earring

Part of the Kina Collection - A lovely small kina drop earring in copper with sterling silver post.

The warm colour of the copper has the feeling of the sunset over the ocean.  The disc reminds us of the sun and the connection to the kina through the wire reaching down into the ocean.

The kina (sea urchin) is considered a delicacy to eat to New Zealanders.  These kina have been cast from kinas found washed up on the shores of Leigh (just north of Auckland, Aotearoa - New Zealand) after a storm by a friend of mine.  They remind me of connection, generosity, strength and survival.