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Gold Spine Earrings

by Betsy & Iya | $57

Hand-pounded brass chevrons with steel chain on hand-formed sterling silver-filled ear wires. Measures approximately 3 3/4" from top of ear wire.

Handmade in Portland, OR


Betsy Cross is a Virginia native who moved to Portland in 2006 to join in the PDX theatre scene after nearly a decade performing, directing, and teaching throughout the United States, Europe, and Mexico. She attended programs at Virginia Tech, Harvard, and Dell' Arte International where she received an MFA in Physical and Ensemble-based theatre. While theatre continues to be an important part of her life, her fascination with ornamentation and calloused hands led her to design jewelry under the moniker, betsy & iya---the name, an homage to her big sis' and their dynamic relationship. When she was younger, she couldn't pronounce "Ashlyn," so she settled for "iya" and it stuck. Iya lives across the country but her spirit remains a vital part of the company's mission. betsy & iya jewelry is sold throughout the world (especially to Australians--they eat it up!) and in indie boutiques all across the US. Apart from being a full-time designer, Betsy plays music in a rowdy all-girl band, paints for fancy universities, keeps a blog showcasing her crazy outfits, photography and life, and lovingly stares at her shiny new husband. She is flipping-out excited and honored to be a featured designer amid such Radish Underground buzzing talent.