Fashion Jewelry: Earrings
Tabra Tunoa, a leader in the Contemporary Ethnic style of Gypsy Jewelry, studied Mayan and Aztec art at the University of Mexico City and San Jose, Costa Rica, as well as jewelry design at the Masana Art Institute in Barcelona, Spain, in the 60s and 70s. In 1973, Tabra returned to the United States and began selling her handmade jewelry on the streets of Berkeley, California. All bracelets are formed by a sterling silver connector bracelet (band) locked together by a sterling and precious stone charm.
Tabra Vintage Star Amethyst Earrings
Shining stars, oval amethysts, royal blue and plum colored crystals comprise these gold filled post earrings. Measures 7/8" W x 2" L.
$180
Tabra Vintage Snakeskin Earrings
Embossed sterling silver post earrings with snakeskin triangles.
Decorated with puka shell discs, onyx and silver bead dangles.
Measures 1 7/8" W x 3 5/8" L.
$280
Tabra Vintage Lapis Earrings
Sterling silver shield shaped post earrings set with blue lapis. Embellished with lapis, sodalite, blue crystal beads and embossed sterling silver "feathers". Measures 1" W x 3" L.
$330
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As the demand for her jewelry outgrew her capacity to produce it, she began to train young refugees from Asia and Central America to help in her workshop just north of San Francisco. Tabra continues to design jewelry today with as much enthusiasm as she did on the street so many years ago. She says she has no interest in ever retiring. Designing jewelry and helping women of the Third World will be her passions forever.
