Alexandra Vali began her career as a ceramic artist. Through her work with clay she learned a feel for the perfect shape and how to balance her design and contrast texture. Her contemporary Pearl Pod Jacket Earrings, which are 1.50" x 0.40" x 0.50", are handmade from Oxidized or Sandblasted Sterling Silver and are available with a White or Black Freshwater Pearl. The surface of the unique earrings is protected with Rhodium to improve tarnish and scratch resistance. Remove the post and wear as stud earrings. From Alexandra Vali: "I have always been intrigued and mesmerized by pearls. As a jeweler, I set my goal on preserving the pure beauty of the pearl. The idea of a protective cover started in the form of a shell, but during the creative process it elongated, turning into a natural pearl pod. These earrings have soft organic lines, which makes them ever so elegant and feminine."