If you could see and touch these earrings from the Tikanchay artisan jewelry collection, you would definitely notice the difference in the .950 silver from Peru. It is not like the sterling silver most people are used to seeing, because it is a finer quality. These handcrafted earrings sparkle beautifully, and you can see the attention to detail that has given Peruvian artisans their reputation for superior craftsmanship. We travel to Peru several times a year to work with our talented artisans, and are continuously impressed with their creativity and skill. We only choose the finest pieces for our collection, like these Silver Braid Earrings. They are a great example of high quality Peruvian silver.

Lots of women love sunflowers, with their striking petals and cheery yellow color. I have always felt they stand out among other flowers in arrangements. Did you know sunflowers originated in Peru? These beautiful flowers grew wild throughout the gorgeous Peruvian landscape, and the Incas worshipped them as images of the Sun God. European explorers brought sunflower seeds and statues back to Spain after admiring their beauty in Peru, and these flowers spread throughout the world. Tikanchay’s silver flower earrings are handmade in Peru, and remind me of the sunflowers that have grown there for centuries. These earrings are sure to brighten anyone’s day, just like a cheery sunflower would.

Handcrafted jewelry from Peru became a beloved addition to my wardrobe many years ago. Whether I was wearing a fun bracelet with my favorite jeans or an interesting silver necklace to accentuate my favorite little black dress, I was always getting noticed and receiving compliments for my style.

I always dreamed of bringing some of these treasures home to share with a larger audience and I finally got my chance when my sister Robin encouraged me to start and offered to handle the website. Once our friend, Meg joined us we were committed to the having every piece of jewelry in the Tikanchay collection be handcrafted by a Peruvian artisan using organic, native materials and methods.

When you buy silver jewelry from us, you are supporting the economy of a country that is in great need, so wearing this beautiful jewelry is also a statement of your support for free and fair trade with the people who need it most. I hope that you will browse our collection at www.tikanchay.com. I think you’ll find that our artisan jewelry is not just breathtakingly beautiful, but a conversation piece as well. With everything from Peruvian bracelets to silver earrings in a variety of beautiful and distinctive designs, there is sure to be an item, or a few, that will speak to your heart. Perhaps you will find yourself starting a beautiful collection of your own, with a piece that features a native Peruvian stone, like the ones found in our Chrysocolla jewelry.