{"product_id":"jeu-de-la-folie-eye-earrings-sustainable-wood","title":"Jeu de la Folie Eye Earrings – Vintage Photography Wearable Art","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese symmetrical wood dangle earrings feature a reinterpreted detail from \u003cem\u003eJeu de la Folie\u003c\/em\u003e (1863–1866), one of the most celebrated photographs in the extraordinary self-directed portrait series created by \u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Oldoini, Countess of Castiglione\u003c\/strong\u003e, in collaboration with Parisian photographer Pierre-Louis Pierson. Known as “La Perla d’Italia”, Virginia Oldoini was one of the most fascinating figures of 19th-century Europe — an Italian aristocrat, secret agent, and pioneering presence in the early history of photography, celebrated for her extraordinary beauty and her role in the political events that shaped the unification of Italy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this iconic image, a disembodied hand holds an oval frame around a single eye, creating an intense and unsettling gaze that has made this photograph one of the most discussed works in the history of portraiture. A deeply meaningful piece of \u003cstrong\u003ewearable art\u003c\/strong\u003e for art history enthusiasts, photography lovers, and anyone drawn to the \u003cstrong\u003edark academia\u003c\/strong\u003e aesthetic or the fascinating world of 19th-century European history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach earring measures approximately 4 cm x 4.5 cm with a 3 mm depth and is mounted on silver-toned stainless steel ball studs, keeping the overall feel lightweight and comfortable for all-day wear. The \u003cstrong\u003esustainable wood\u003c\/strong\u003e base is sourced from FSC-certified suppliers and protected with a clear matt varnish that preserves the photographic detail and the natural warmth of the material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery pair is individually handmade in my studio in Granada, Spain, through a slow and entirely manual process. The two earrings mirror each other in a perfectly symmetrical composition — and because every piece is hand-cut and finished by hand, no two pairs are ever exactly alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo preserve the print and the integrity of the wood, rain and atmospheric humidity are not a problem, but please avoid wearing the earrings while bathing, showering, or swimming.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the presentation of each handmade piece with packaging that reflects the same values felt natural from the very beginning — not only out of a genuine commitment to protecting the planet, but because the wrapping itself is part of the aesthetic. Each order arrives in a unique gift package handcrafted by me using FSC-certified papers and ribbons, designed to make the unboxing as considered and beautiful as the jewelry inside.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Obljewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46793416245585,"sku":null,"price":47.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0554\/9516\/3978\/files\/image_e9a55075-8c68-44b2-98a6-ba3a83877b28.jpg?v=1687281917","url":"https:\/\/obljewellery.com\/products\/jeu-de-la-folie-eye-earrings-sustainable-wood","provider":"obljewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}