Named after a Swedish botanist Anders Dahl, the Dahlia is one of the most exquisite as well as exotic flowers. Secrecy shrouded the emergence of the dahlia into the world of hybridized plants due to the fact that the Spanish wanted to keep their discovery away from other European powers. While Dahlias come in a myriad of colors, the black best reflects its origins of secrecy and mystery. To wear the black dahlia set is to become part of its enigma. The Black Dahlia is a made from a combination of black tourmaline, black Tahitian pearls, black onyx, rainbow obsidian, and black tiger's eye as well as gold. Black tourmaline, also called Schorl, is said to be a stabilizer that aids in deep, dreamless sleep. Black Pearls are said to emphasize wisdom and maturity while onyx is the stone of mystery surrounding the womb. Obsidian is volcanic glass that is achieved when magma reaches the earth's surface and cools and is thought to represent the wholeness of life. Black triger's eye is thought to bring depth and clarity to the wearer while gold is said to be a stabilizer of the human heart. The clasps are both 14k gold, the wire is 14k gold filled and the filigree is 22k vermille. The Black Dahlia is a piece that should be worn by an individual who enjoys being set apart from others thus always evoking a combination of confidence and mystery.

The Box

The Black Dahlia box is adorned with beadwork sewn by hand on raw silk that includes black tourmaline, black onyx, black tiger's eye, and a golden swirl. The box is lined with a raw silk cushion and hand screened Japanese paper. The Box is an elegant home for the Black Dahlia set that instills a desire to see the mystery that resides within.

The Earrings

The Black Dahlia earrings are made with a combination of black tourmaline, onyx, rainbow obsidian, and teardrop Tahitian pearls all woven on filigree.