Talavera Estrella Drop Earrings

This earring design is a versatile piece that combines artistry and elegance. Featuring a handcrafted Talavera star stud, it highlights the rich tradition of Talavera pottery sourced from Talavera Salazar in Puebla, México. The detachable drop design adds a contemporary twist, with delicate chains adorned with shimmering pearls and crystals. Wear it as a minimalist stud for everyday sophistication, or pair it with the cascading chains for a striking look reminiscent of a shooting star.

Lucina of Motcy Designs masterfully blends heritage with modernity in her Talavera Jewelry Collection. Celebrated for over four centuries of craftsmanship and the exceptional quality of Puebla’s clays, Talavera pottery serves as the soul of this collection. Lucina transforms this legacy into timeless, romantic designs that offer a meaningful connection to México, showcasing thoughtful artistry and enduring beauty.

• Specifications:  This pair can be worn as just a stud, or with the drop waterfall beaded attachment, making this a unique pair!
• Elaboration Time:
  • Wire Wrapping/Beading: 4 hours
  • Talavera: 3-4 days
• Material: Talavera from Puebla, Baroque Pearls
• Metal: gold-plated wiring, hypoallergenic, nickel free
• Technique: The removable piece base is made from a small filigree decoration, with gold-plated chain strips, glass, and freshwater pearls in the double crimp technique.

Please Note: Each pair is made by hand and therefore one-of-a-kind. There may be a few inconsistencies with each design due to the artisanal nature of each earring.
Care Instructions: This item should be kept in a dry space when not wearing. Do not wear while swimming or showering.

Wire-wrapping is the artisanal technique of taking malleable wire and wrapping it around itself or beads to form unique shapes and patterns. It is a jewelry artform used to connect several pieces together without having to solder or heat the metal wire.

For the Talavera collection, Lucina wire-wrapped Talavera ceramic beads into unique designs to create the perfect marriage between traditional and contemporary design. Talavera ceramic is typical of the state of Puebla, Mexico. It is recognized for its white background with designs in blue but it comes in all colors. Original Talavera pottery from Puebla is only made in the state, specifically in the towns of Atlixco or Cholula, due to the high quality of the clays found in these regions and the four-centuries-old traditional manufacturing. The Talavera used in her designs was sourced from Talavera Salazar in Puebla, México.

Lucina Montañez Mota is a talented jewelry designer currently residing in Dallas, Texas and native to Aguascalientes, México. Her designs are made to elevate Mexican culture with a touch of freshness and boldness. She prides herself in creating designs with quality materials so they last for many years to come.

Her main technique is fine wire work from which other techniques are derived such as crimping, framing, herringbone, coiling, urban filigree, hatching, among others. Many of her collections include a nod to her Mexican background by including artisanal-made materials.

Lucina considers herself a lifelong student of jewelry design as well as a teacher in her local community. She currently teaches several beginner classes for jewelry making in Dallas and aims to continuously improve her techniques and her teachings.

“I want to be a part of your special days and help highlight your beauty by framing it with Motcy Designs,” she says. Making jewelry has allowed her dreams to come true and all her current and future clients play a role in her joy.