Alligator Yellow Gold Bite Earring
The miniature alligator clasps the ear with a witty snap of yellow gold.
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Story & heritage
Bibi van der Velden launched her namesake Wearable Works of Art brand in 2006 after training as a sculptor, and this jewel shows how the house turns natural forms into compact, animated sculpture.
Intricately carved to replicate an alligator's body in miniature, this earring conveys a fierce glamour. Designed in 18K yellow gold, the alligator's mouth acts as the closing mechanism, elegantly snapping onto the ear. Its eyes glisten with Tsavorites, whilst the tail is characterised by a gentle movement, underlining Bibi's attention to the most minute of details. Ever so versatile, a single earring can also be attached to a chain and worn as a pendant.
Materials & craft
The piece is grounded in 18K yellow gold, tsavorite eyes, moving tail, materials and construction details cited by the brand or the current retail listing.
How to choose & style
Let the motif lead: wear it as the single surreal note against crisp tailoring, or stack it with quieter gold pieces when you want the bestiary mood to feel collected rather than costume-like.
The strongest versions are the ones whose stones echo your wardrobe palette, because the sculptural silhouette already carries plenty of visual weight.
