Spiral wire Earrings

 Of all design motifs I love spirals the most and for good reason for they are the most basic and one of the oldest designs known to man. Math and art geeks would associate Spirals with all things beautiful due to the Golden proportion and the Archimedian spiral
 Sanatana Dharma on which Hinduism is based on states that AUM is the primordial sound and the basis for all creation. The visual representation of the letter or the symbol AUM is incomplete without the spiraling loop. The Primordial spirals begin with a loop and continue to grow outward to infinity and beyond. This most basic spiral is called “Suzhi” in Tamil, yes like in the phrase “Pillaiyar suzhi” ( Curling symbol of Lord Ganesha – the elephant headed God)* which is used as the first symbol or expression of thought when starting to do any handwork – from writing to sculpting.  See the end of the post for an elaborate footnote.
Likewise, loops and spirals are the foundation for wire jewelry. Most wire jewelry pieces are begun with a simple loop, which is then turned by hand to form a spiral base which creates the foundation for the piece .With a few simple turns of your pliers you can turn even the most humble piece of wire, into a work of art as spirals represent creation, beauty and adornment.

Spiral wire Earrings

I have made many different spiral earrings over the years and they continue to be my favourites ( I even wore one today) so when this month’s Earrings everyday, we are all ears monthly challenge reveal was on Spirals I just had to participate. The first design is inspired by the curls and spirals on a tendril or a creeper and is called the Spiraling Tendril. 

Spiral wire Earrings

 It is an ornate pair of earrings with annodised aluminum wire and mirror work beadsThe Second design is one of my personal favourites – its simple, elegant, classy and yet rich enough to accompany dressy clothes. I get compliments whenever I wear it even though my pair is quite old. I have made multiples of it over time and yet I always feel excited about it.

Our Inspiration

Out Inspiration was  the fiddlehead fern. Chennai, where I live, is super crazy hot now, its been like that for a while (No, we don’t have a spring season here; just a long summer) so associating the inspiration with spring and the color green was difficult. Hence I chose the form over the color and created my own concept. Do check out what the other designs in the We’re All Ears :: April Reveal 

* Footnote
Lord Ganesha, is referred to as the custodian of the AUM sound as his form bears acute resemblance to the visual representation of AUM and people believe that as Ganesha is the destroyer of obstacles drawing a symbolic representation of him – the Pillaiyar Suzhi will remove any obstacles in their path to success.

I hope you found it interesting 
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  1. Kathy Lindemer avatar

    The second pair is my favorite. It is an eye catching design. I see why you get compliments and have made a number of them. Perfect for the inspiration.

  2. Little Treasures avatar

    I love spiral earrings! They radiate a hypnotic and mystical feel!

  3. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Maya, spirals are very calming and comforting too and hence are used in hypnotheraphy

  4. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Kathy, Spirals stand for attraction so no wonder that they attract people

  5. Michelle L. avatar

    I adore them both so much! I always spiral when I draw, and when choosing print fabrics the spirals draw me.

  6. Terri avatar

    Nice scroll-ly/spiral wire work! Perfect for the challenge. No wonder you get compliments!

  7. Sarajo Wentling avatar

    Nice wire work! Love the first ones with the green wire!

  8. bairozan avatar

    I love how you always add an educational note to your posts and how your spirals have mirrored the cosmic meaning of this shape!

  9. Divya N avatar

    Oh, I just write about what I know well when I am pressed for time, so in most last minute posts culture and traditions supersedes everything else 🙂 I am glad if its educational

  10. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Mich, I am crazy about spirals in jewelry and in drawing and in fonts. Even my brand name has a spiral – God I must be obssessed with it !

  11. TesoriTrovati avatar

    Such an interesting lesson! I love seeing the calligraphic representation of Ganesha and understanding more of the cultural aspect of AUM. Thank you for that! I love your earrings and your use of spirals. I think that Ganesha symbol would be wonderful to make in wire! Thank you so much for joining in the fun! Please check back on May, 6th for our next We're All Ears challenge! Enjoy the day! Erin

  12. Divya N avatar

    Thanks Suzy

  13. Divya N avatar

    Thanks for providing a great inspiration Erin. Thats wonderful suggestion to make the the symbol in wire, I'll try it

  14. Tammy Adams avatar

    Beautiful wire work in your earrings. And I enjoyed the information you shared about spirals.

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