Lovebirds Earrings, Pewter and Silver

This pendant is made from an alloy of pewter with just a touch of silver. The pewter is lighter than sterling silver, resulting in a light weight that is comfortable to wear. The touch of silver adds luster. The jewelry is made in Canada by Boma.

The basic element of pewter is tin. Tin is too soft to be used on its own, so is tempered with small amounts of copper and antimony to create pewter. Pewter neither rusts as iron does nor tarnishes like silver. It is a metal which easily adapts to the making of household and ornamental articles. Pewter has been widely used by man for many thousands of years. Care: Pewter, being a delicate metal is not meant to be exposed to hear or harsh materials. Treat your pewter with care by hand washing with mild soap instead of using a dishwasher.

Tsimshian native artist Bill Helin enjoys a very rewarding career as a creative gold engraver, painter, woodcarver, and book illustrator. His ancestry is from the Gits'iis tribe in the village of Lax Kw'alaams, British Columbia. He loves to paint mythological images to educate people on the history of the Tsimshian nation and the many stories passed down through his ancestors. His greatest passion however is to spiritually represent and bond individuals together through the use of native Life Crest symbols. The art of Bill Helin is reproduced in collaboration with the artist and royalties are paid to the artist on each item sold.

Haida and Tlingit Indians have two main clans, the Eagles and the Ravens. Traditionally, members of the same clan cannot marry, so marriages typically signify the joining of an eagle to a raven. Eagle and Raven, when linked together, are consequently known as the Lovebirds. The Lovebirds are a popular design for items such as bracelets and rings, given as gifts between couples of these clans.