Earrings . Aluna Hoops
These earrings are inspired by the message of the indigenous Kogi people of Colombia. To the elders, Aluna contains everything with is past and everything that may become. In the beginning there was only Aluna, the amniotic sea, the cosmic principle: the Mother.
Hypoallergenic with 14k yellow gold plating 10x thicker than the industry standard. Protective coating applied so it’s okay to get these earrings wet, come in contact with lotions and perfumes, or even be in the pool. Approximately 1 inch diameter.
Handmade in Austin, Texas by Nina Berenato.
Each Nina Berenato piece is handcrafted by Nina and her all-girl team in Austin, Texas. From her humble beginnings as a metalsmith’s apprentice in Brooklyn to outfitting fashion-forward celebrities like Beyonce, Megan Thee Stallion, Lizzo and Angelina Jolie, it’s obvious that Nina walks through life with her eyes open, bringing a one-of-a-kind vision to each design. Nina works with 100% recycled metals that are recycled and refined at United Metals, America’s largest environmentally-friendly refinery, and natural stones that are ethically mined and sourced from a small family-owned lapidary based in India.