Quo Vadis, Vicit Leo earrings in light rose

Oblivion collection returns in 2024 with a new set of beautiful strangers.

Adorable, chunky vintage porcelain/faience bauble beads were found from a vintage shop in Venice last summer. They are quite large (20mm x 15mm), handpainted and feature texts in latin, written with an adorable, slightly wobbly handwriting in block letters. The text reads "Quo vadis" (where are you going) one one bead and "Vicit leo" (the lion wins) on the other. Both beads also feature the letter "X" that can mean number 10 in Roman numbers. Also, X marks the spot, right? These beads make my imagination fly!

I do not know the original purpose of these beads, and neither did the nice and friendly seller in the shop. They had arrived from a local elderly lady who had brought several very chic and interesting clothing and accessories items for sale to this lovely boutique.

I have added some clear rock crystal beads (10mm diameter) and also chic black glass discs with a faceted edge, that I found from an antique market in Paris already back in 2022. They are in fact antique, as old as Victorian, from the late 1800s or very early 1900s, originating from a Parisian jewellery factory that operated in the city from 1880 to 1950s. 

Small metallic findings are silver, earring hooks are steel. 

Length 4,5cm. As said, the beads are quite large and although they are not lightweight, they're not too heavy either. Comfortable to wear especially if you are already used to slightly bigger and heavier earrings.

Only two pairs ever made in this lovely pale pink colour. Very special with a mysterious story and a timeless message.