Let me tell you a little history of northern Portugal, so that you understand why I asked our friend Mops for these earrings. You may then understand why they are big ... Of course, today these costumes are used only in processions. The majority of parts are kept in museums. This is the story:

Red and blue costume was worn by unmarried girls, after marriage went to use only blue. The Wedding dress was not white but black. Several years ago, when an engagement was announced, and never before to get rid of humiliation or chatter, if the marriage fall apart, the bride drove to the city "get gold", accompanied by her future in-laws. The future in-laws offered the daughter a big quantity of gold, corresponding to their economic possibilities. On the first Sunday after this ritual, the bride went to church, showing the gold offered. At this stage she could not wear red robes. What explains the huge amount of gold that women wore, was that the in-laws wanted to show everyone that they were financially powerful. Look at these pictures, you still think the design made by Mops is big? I do not think so :) I think the design that ​​Mops has made will be a success and will remember the old days. We must only give a new look to the piece, that can be done by use black or bordeaux instead of gold. Hope you all like the story...Hugs Anabela