The Paper Moon Earrings

Brass or 24k Gold Plated

The Paper Moon was a fashionable prop used in early 20th century informal portraiture. Fairgrounds, Carnivals, Circus grounds and cheap photo studios all often had their own Paper Moon set up. The moon offered a whimsical framing of a magic moment. A perfect souvenir in an age where to own a photograph was to own a treasure. The paper moon earrings are a nod to my love of these black and white photographs and the time travelling people watching offered thanks to them.

Parade draws inspiration from the ballet of the same name, by Leonide Massine, Eric Satie, Jean Cocteau and with costumes and set design by Pablo Picasso. Continuing on with my circus themed jewels I looked to Parade for a cubist spin. First performed by the Ballets Russes in Paris in 1917, the production is set at a funfair or fairground and follows the story of a traveling circus troupe.

I invite you to adorn your favourite performer…

Quantity: Sold as a matching pair.

Measurements: The Earrings are approximately 3.2cm tall x 1.5cm wide

Materials: Brass with sterling silver posts and scrolls or 24k gold plated brass with 24k gold plated sterling silver posts and sterling silver scrolls. Moonstones.