TURTLE EARRINGS

Buy in 14K Gold. Of all the critters a kid can carry home in their pockets, a baby red-eared slider comes with some of the most bragging rights. Around here, all you need is water, and not much of it. A ditch, a bayou, a creek, or a pond with a log is bound to be covered in turtles soaking up the warm sun. '80s kids will tell you these “heroes in a half-shell” have a special place in their hearts, but that’s true for humans going back to the beginning. The turtle shows up in more than one origin story, carrying the whole of creation on its back. Older than the oldest known dinosaur, the turtle is celebrated across time and cultures as a symbol of perseverance, longevity, patience, and stability. There’s a deep knowing in the slow and steady determination of a turtle bound for its destination. The kind of knowing that represents eons of hard-earned wisdom aimed at survival. This collection is an homage to some of our favorite Louisiana turtles: • The alligator snapping turtle – the one that comes with stories of legend for most of us • The red-eared slider – the one many of us have carried home in a pocket (whose shell inspired this earring design) • The box turtle – the one most likely to visit you in your backyard • The softshell turtle – the standout with its smooth, flat shell and long, pointed head • The mud turtle – a shiny little potato-shaped friend   Please note: If you select ‘Single,’ you will receive one individual earring (not a pair). Each earring measures approximately 2.5" tall x 1.5" at its widest point and weighs 6 grams in bronze; 6 grams in sterling silver (about the same as one quarter). Each hangs from gold-filled or sterling silver ear wires. All our ear wires are nickel-free. *The price listed above includes standard ear wires only (shown in the product photos). If you choose to add lever-back ear wires, the updated total will be reflected in your cart. Shop MIMOSA's Turtle Collection.   Made by hand in our South Louisiana studio. Each piece varies slightly due to its handmade nature. *Note: Sterling Silver and 14K Gold prices may vary due to fluctuation in the gold and silver markets.