Sterling Silver Tiare Flower Stud Earrings: Tahitian Gardenia

Small and Dainty Tahitian Tiare Flower Stud Earrings.

Flower is approximately 10mm in diameter.

The tiare flower also called Gardenia or more specifically Tahitian Gardenia is the perfumed gold of the Pacific. It has immaculate white petals and a sweet and bewitching perfume which reminds that of the jasmine . The Tiare is the national Flower of the Tahitian Islands and is found everywhere in Tahiti . From the moment you step down from a plane you are greeted with a beautiful Tiare flower and it’s smell brings you instant joy .

The tiare flower is a symbol of Tahitian culture, people and life. It is known to represent Harmony, Peace and Purity .

Tiare flowers are worn daily in The Islands of Tahiti. Women usually wear opened flowers behind their ears, while the men wear their flowers unopened. Wearing a flower behind the right ear means that that person is romantically available while wearing it behind the left ear means that person is unavailable.

The name tiare is derived from the word “tiara,” suggesting that the tiare flower is the queen of all the flowers in French Polynesia. In Tahitian, ti refers to a strong presence and are means perfume, scent or fragrance. By putting the words together, tiare quite literally means, ‘a strong fragrance.’

Tiare flowers have antiseptic properties due to the richness of essential oils, as well as calming and purifying properties . It is very often used in Tahitian Medicine for it’s healing properties .

✨Versatile and timeless with a comfortable and elegant feel .

Great for yourself or as a special gift that will be loved and cherished and worn proudly!

✨Metal : Sterling Silver Rhodium Plated . ( Same the same finish as white gold ) Or 14k gold vermeil ( a sterling silver base with a thick , durable and heavy 14k gold plating )

All of our pearls are hand picked directly from local farmers in Tahiti. We personally fly to Tahiti and hand pick each pearl . They are all certified by the local government in Tahiti .

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