Hua Gai - Silk Road - Ear Stud - Sterling Silver Gilded - Mother of Pearl

Inspired by the ornate canopies (hua gai) and jeweled pendants (yingluo) worn by Bodhisattvas in the Mogao Caves of Dunhuang during the early Tang period, our 'Hua Gai - Silk Road - Ear Studs' are a masterpiece of cultural artistry. The design mimics the opulent Hua Gai patterns, featuring a golden lotus at the crown and twelve golden beads at the base, representing the lotus support and the Mani pearls often depicted in the cave murals. In Dunhuang art, the Hua Gai represents an element of divine protection and splendor, with its vibrant colors and simplistic beauty. The historic reference to 'Hua Gai' in Cui Bao's 'Gu Jin Zhu' further elevates the cultural narrative of these earrings, linking them to the majestic silk umbrellas of the royal carriages. Merging historical reverence with contemporary elegance, these ear studs, crafted in gilded 925 silver and adorned with White MOP, invite a touch of the imperial into the everyday, resonating with the wearer's inner grace and the timeless tales of the Silk Road.