The dahlia that started this design was a Starsister — scarlet and yellow, petals arranged in perfect concentric layers, each one slightly different from the last. There's a mathematical precision to the way dahlia petals unfold that feels almost impossible for something living.
In the Victorian language of flowers, dahlias represented elegance, inner strength, and commitment to one's creative path. In Mexican culture, where the dahlia is the national flower, they symbolize diversity and dignity. A flower with a lot going on, in the best way.
This earring captures that layered quality — gold vermeil (thick gold coated on sterling silver) petals with a freshwater pearl at the center where the flower opens. Choose glossy for a finish that catches light the way the real flower does in morning sun, or matte for something warmer and quieter — the same flower, an hour later, when the light has softened.
Details:
- Material: Gold vermeil (thick gold coated on sterling silver)
- Finish: Glossy or matte — your choice
- Pearl: Freshwater pearl
- Inspired by: Dahlia Starsister® 'Scarlet and Yellow'
- Dahlia symbolism: Elegance, inner strength, creative commitment
