Sugar Skull Dia De Los Muertos Earrings

Get into the Halloween spirit with these day of the dead skull earrings. They are the perfect addition to your Halloween jewelry collection or Halloween wedding theme. I have used Swarvoski crystals to represent the colors of Dia de los Muertos. Since each skull is individually crafted the design may vary slightly in color, size and or shape.The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos) celebration takes place annually on the November 1st and 2nd. On these dates, residents of Mexico and Central America celebrate deceased loved ones' spirits as they return to the land. While it might sound morbid, this is in fact a happy celebration for participants. The lives of the dead are celebrated, and the belief is that the living will eat, dance and drink with dead relatives. The tradition, which dates back to before the 8th century, is laden with symbolism -- including the meanings of the colors used in the decorations.Purple is a very important Day of the Dead color, it signifies pain, suffering, g