These lotus peace earrings are stunning both in their symbolic meaning as delicate expressions of enlightenment but also in the unique fact that they are created from dismantled nuclear weapon systems.  A true expression of the power of transforming swords into ploughshares!

The Story

In the mid twentieth century, thousands of missiles with nuclear warheads were built and inserted into silos into the ground primarily in the American Midwest.Thousands of miles of copper alloy cabling connected these missiles to U.S. military command.

Since the late 1980s, the U.S. has taken great strides to promote peace by entering into a number of nuclear disarmament treaties. And inspite of the dismantling of many warheads,  the cabling connecting the disarmed nuclear missile silos was left in the ground. This non-radioactive cabling, up to 3.5 inches in diameter and made of plastic, copper, and steel, was buried deep underground to keep it impervious to nuclear assault.

Our partner company, From War to Peace, has patiently dug much of this missile cabling out of the soil, recycled the metals into their pure forms, and used the copper to create an alloy called Peace Bronze© – a non radioactive alloy that is as safe as the pennies in your purse or pocket.

The Women’s Peace Collection is pleased to partner with From War to Peace, a remarkable enterprise that is committed to fostering peace in the world and to” turning weapons meant to destroy us into art that will restore us.”

20% of the sale of these beautiful earrings is being donated to peace and social organizations that are making a difference in the world.

GIFT BOX:   This gift is available gift boxed.  It will arrive in our signature white gift box with raffia ribbon and will be presented with a lovely copper Cambodian peace bell - once part of a disused landmine and now recreated into bells for their cows and oxen by Cambodian villagers.  Your gift box option is available at checkout.