Traditional Balinese Filigree Silver and Gold Earrings

This elegant pair of earrings represents the tradition of Balinese expertise in both silver and gold work. It has been master crafted in the village of Celuk which is world renowned for both its silver and gold smithing. The gold detail is a sheet of 18K gold that has been expertly added to the sterling silver molded work. It is literally a piece of wearable art. ~1.75" L X .75" W .925 Silver and 18K Gold, French Hooks Handcrafted by master silversmiths is Celuk, Bali, Indonesia Like most of my curating expeditions, I knew only generally about the artisan talents that I would likely find in this Hindu dominated island. Bali is known for its exceptional silver and gold work, but I didn't know where on the island or if once I had landed I would have the opportunity to find the best that Bali had to provide. Shortly after arriving multiple locals told me I must visit the silver/gold smith town of Celuk to find the heart of the jewelry artisan tradition on the island.  Almost all the fam