Earrings Bar Portugal Tile Atrio Matchstick Blue Azulejos Igreja de Sao Nicolau, 1671 Stainless Steel USA Shipping 2 Options
Earrings Bar Portugal Tile Atrio Matchstick Blue Azulejos Igreja de Sao Nicolau, 1671 Stainless Steel USA Shipping 2 Options
These beautiful Bar or Matchstick Earrings are reversible and measure 2.5" long. They are solid stainless steel, but very lightweight. Precious pieces of Portuguese history you are certain to receive compliments on! Since they come in a gift box, they make perfect gifts for the women in your life.
Use this link to find all of our Matchstick Earrings https://www.etsy.com/shop/Atrio?section_id=29230696
WEAR A PIECE OF HISTORY!
The city of Porto dates back to the 4th century. In 1387, this city was the scene for the marriage of João I and Philippa of Lancaster, daughter of John of Gaunt, symbolizing the long-standing military alliance between Portugal and England, the world's oldest military alliance.
These tiles are a replica of the tiles on a very, very old church in the Ribeira area of Porto called Igreja de Sao Nicolau, which was finished in 1671.(see photo of actual Facade)
The earrings are 2.5" long and featherlight - 3gr. each. They have stainless steel pendants and surgical steel ear wire. The silver version has a 925 silver ear wire. They will come in a gift box.
Wear a Piece of History!
+ Please note that some of our items will come with a tag stating "Return only accepted if tag is attached". There are no exceptions to this policy.
Feel free to contact me with any questions or comments.
Thank you
Atrio
All my tiles are replicas made of polymer clay where the image actually becomes part of the clay through baking. No glue is used in the process. The pieces become waterproof and scratch resistant. Due to the handmade and hand shaped nature of each tile, slight variations will occur, as no two pieces are alike.
Although the tiles are water resistant, care should be taken to keep the tiles and metal out of water and away from lotions, including cosmetics, sunscreen, hairspray, etc. The chemicals in these products will dull the finish on the tiles.
🌺ATTENTION: There is a 5% RESTOCKING fee per item PLUS a $3.50 fee for returned items.
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QUESTION: Are your tiles real antique Portuguese azulejo tiles?
ANSWER: Absolutely not. In our description of each item, we try to call attention to the theft and destruction of antique Portuguese tiles. Even the tiles found in flea markets and antique stores were most likely stolen off a building during the night. We have seen entire home facades disappear during the night to thieves. Thankfully, Portugal just passed a law declaring this theft a crime. We can only hope that it will one day be enforced.
For this reason, we have no part in this despicable crime. We make our own tiles from polymer clay. Ceramic would be far too heavy for earrings and impossible to mold into the shapes we want. For the hoops, we mold the clay as thin as we can get it, so that it will look pretty inside the hoops.