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Lover's Eye

€242,00 EUR
€242,00 EUR

Product details

Lover's Eye

  • Earring/brooch. SINGLE PIECE.
  • Measurements: Width: 25mm | Height: 60mm
  • 1 white cultured pearl: Ø8mm
  • Available in solid 925 sterling silver, 18Kt gold-plated 925 silver with 3 microns & solid 18Kt gold.

Handcrafted in Cordoba, South of Spain.

    In 1784, the Prince of Wales fell madly in love with Maria Fitzherbert, but the royal court did not approve of their union. When the future English king George IV asked for her hand in marriage, Maria rejected him. She only accepted after his second proposal where, instead of a ring, the Prince gifted her with a brooch on which he had commissioned a miniature painting of his eye.
    Shortly after their marriage, Maria reciprocated the present with another piece, the portrait of her own eye.
    This proof of love that the Prince used to hide underneath his lapel inspired the English nobility of the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Couples would exchange discreet watercolours painted on ivory that showed only an eye in order to hide the identity and preserve the decorum of the lover. The majority were small brooches.
    The piece LOVER’S EYE is designed for an ambivalent use as earring or brooch. Inspired by the story of the eye of the lover, it represents an eye modelled in precious metal from which a cultivated white pearl hangs as symbol of a tear.

    ~This piece was selected as part of the exhibition 'Denisova Project. Past & present through jewelry' at the National Museum of Decorative Arts in Madrid. From 6 Sep - 8 Oct 2022.

    *When out of stock, for pre-order: The craftsmanship time takes and estimate of 3/4 weeks before shipping. As soon as your pieces are ready, we will let you know.
    Thank you very much for your support and patience.

    Please contact hello@santavanitas.com for any further information. 

    Lover's Eye

    DELIVERY AND RETURNS

    Your SANTAVANITAS Jewellery will be dispatched within 1-2 working days. We ship all orders through registered, recorded delivery, and we are happy to help with any urgent delivery requests.

    For pieces that are Made to Order (18kt solid gold and special sizes), please allow us 14-21 working days before shipping.

    Whilst we do not accept returns, we are happy to exchange any item within 7 days of delivery. Please do contact us if you would like any information about a particular jewellery piece or further images.

    ATTENTION: Due to safety and hygienic reasons, we are unable to accept exchanges on any earrings.

    You will receive a confirmation email within the 24 hours of placing your order. If you do not receive it, contact us as soon as possible. 
    Orders placed after 1:30pm CET will be shipped the following business day. 
    Orders placed on Friday after 1:30pm CET, Saturday or Sunday will be shipped on Monday.
    Note: Many shipping companies do not deliver on weekends or holidays.

    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for any delays or issues once the order has left our warehouse. Once the order is in transit, we will gladly work with the shipping company to assist with any issues.

    Note: During promotional periods and holidays, please expect longer than normal delivery times as we do not ship orders on weekends and holidays (Spain  Bank Holiday). During this time, there may be delays, where SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible.

    Shipping Restrictions:
    Please ensure that an accurate and complete shipping address is entered, as we are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible if a currier’s Access Point closes temporarily for vacation, etc and delivery is delayed.

    Address Revisions:
    If you have placed your order with an incorrect address, please contact us as soon as possible here. We will make every attempt to process the address adjustment on our end, however once the order has been dispatched from our warehouse, we will be unable to change the address at this time.  SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for incorrect addresses.

    International Taxes and Duties:
    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for any import charges, duties or taxes for international sales which may occur upon delivery.
    Packages may be delayed due to customs or other external reasons for which SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible.

    Defective Items:
    If you believe the item(s) that you have received are defective, please contact us here immediately. Once we have reviewed your claim, we will proceed with the exchange of the defected item for a new piece.

    Note: If your jewel has been manipulated or repaired, we will unfortunately be unable to proceed with any solution.

    We recommend that you include the below details when you e-mail us:
    • Your order number
    • A description of the defect
    • Photo(s) showing the defect

    Others:
    In the event that you receive an item which you did not order, please contact us as soon as possible at hello@santavanitas.com and we will be happy to rectify it for you.

    Your SANTAVANITAS Jewellery will be dispatched within 1-2 working days. We ship all orders through registered, recorded delivery, and we are happy to help with any urgent delivery requests.

    For pieces that are Made to Order (18kt solid gold and special sizes), please allow us 14-21 working days before shipping.

    Whilst we do not accept returns, we are happy to exchange any item within 7 days of delivery. Please do contact us if you would like any information about a particular jewellery piece or further images.

    ATTENTION: Due to safety and hygienic reasons, we are unable to accept exchanges on any earrings.


    You will receive a confirmation email within the 24 hours of placing your order. If you do not receive it, contact us as soon as possible.
    Orders placed after 1:30pm CET will be shipped the following business day.
    Orders placed on Friday after 1:30pm CET, Saturday or Sunday will be shipped on Monday.
    Note: Many shipping companies do not deliver on weekends or holidays.

    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for any delays or issues once the order has left our warehouse. Once the order is in transit, we will gladly work with the shipping company to assist with any issues.

    Note: During promotional periods and holidays, please expect longer than normal delivery times as we do not ship orders on weekends and holidays (Spain  Bank Holiday). During this time, there may be delays, where SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible.

    Shipping Restrictions:
    Please ensure that an accurate and complete shipping address is entered, as we are unable to ship orders to PO boxes.
    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible if a currier’s Access Point closes temporarily for vacation, etc and delivery is delayed.

    Address Revisions:
    If you have placed your order with an incorrect address, please contact us as soon as possible here. We will make every attempt to process the address adjustment on our end, however once the order has been dispatched from our warehouse, we will be unable to change the address at this time.  SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for incorrect addresses.

    International Taxes and Duties:
    SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible for any import charges, duties or taxes for international sales which may occur upon delivery.
    Packages may be delayed due to customs or other external reasons for which SANTAVANITAS S.L. is not responsible.

    Defective Items:
    If you believe the item(s) that you have received are defective, please contact us here immediately. Once we have reviewed your claim, we will proceed with the exchange of the defected item for a new piece.

    Note: If your jewel has been manipulated or repaired, we will unfortunately be unable to proceed with any solution.

    We recommend that you include the below details when you e-mail us:
    • Your order number
    • A description of the defect
    • Photo(s) showing the defect

    Others:
    In the event that you receive an item which you did not order, please contact us as soon as possible at hello@santavanitas.com and we will be happy to rectify it for you.

    Our packaging - unique handcrafted table napkins

    Rooted in purpose beyond aesthetics, our pieces are presented in handmade handkerchiefs, inspired by the old tradition of the trousseau and women creating their own table or bed cloth as newlyweds.

    These handkerchiefs are meticulously crafted by Carmen at her studio in Jeréz- a small Andalusian atelier, owned by two sisters - a young female business we’re proud to support.

    We honor the craftsmanship of Spanish women and sustainability. Their attention to detail makes each handkerchief unique, as they follow generations of traditional intricate lace designs.

    In the old days, women saved their most valuable and beloved jewelry pieces inside these trousseau handkerchiefs or table napkin. Our interpretation of it attempts to offer an intimate space to treasure your pieces, but also dress your table. Sharing food is one of the warmest love languages in every culture, after all.

    AMOR EST LUX MUNDI

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