Mankind has always found comfort and solace in poetry. Since the earliest of times, men and women have sought inspiration and ecstasy in lines of poetry. The appeal of poetry is truly eternal. It is also a universal one. Poetry is much like jewelry for the mind. They are meant to adorn our thoughts and embellish our emotions. Jewelry, in itself, is a thing of beauty. What if one were to combine the two, - jewelry and poetry - into one irresistible combination?

If you are already feeling thrilled by the prospect of such an alliance, wait till you lay your eyes upon Jeanine Payer jewelry. Let's pick her earrings for a closer study and try to understand why her creations are creation such a sensation in the world of designer jewelry.

Yes, I know, what you must be wondering about. Earrings are probably the last thing you'd like to read about. You own a thousand pairs yourself, and have probably seen or gazed upon a thousand more in your life. Indeed, one can have plenty of earrings to wear (and drool over), and then some more. But few of these compare to Jeanine Payer earrings. Let me explain why.

To be perfectly honest with you, Jeanine Payer earrings are no other earrings! But let's start at the beginning. First, let us meet the extraordinary woman behind these splendid jewelry designs. Jeanine Payer is a San Francisco-based jewelry designer who creates emotionally engaging yet subtle hand inscribed jewelry that the whole world loves. Her simple and highly original approach to jewelry design is evident in her pendants, bracelets and earrings, executed in sterling silver and 18 karat gold, all hand inscribed with poetry in a miniature scale and made to be treasured for years to come.

Some of her popular creations bear such pearls of wisdom as "The soul is here for its own joy"; "The journey is the reward"; and "Everything is waiting for you". As most of us would agree, there are few things as intimate as wearing poetry against your skin. This is what many of her clients claim. Jeanine Payer's jewelry has a formidable army of admirers. Her international following includes names like Jessica Lange, Susan Sarandon, Mick Jagger and Johnny Depp. Payer has also worked closely to design custom pieces for Meg Ryan, Seal, Sheryl Crow and Debra Missing.

It's easy to understand why Jeanine Payer earrings are so special. Let's take a look at some of her creations. Take the Abbey earrings from her collection for a closer look. They feature highly polished sterling silver disks, coupled with 18k hammered gold rings and accented with a garnet, smokey topaz, and green tourmaline stone medley. The engraving, featuring a famous line by Walt Whitman ('O if I am to have so much, let me have more!'), is shared between the pair. The earrings hang from 1/2' pieces of sterling chain and 18k gold French ear wire at a drop length of 1'. Its beauty will spellbind you the moment you lay your eyes upon it!

The magic of Jeanine Payer earrings continues with the Lucine (2) set with a drop length measuring 3/4" and a carat weight of 2.04. Part of the Fall 2007 Limited Edition Series, these earrings consist of an exquisite diamond slice which hang from an 18k gold teardrop, accented with a sparkling diamond. The hand engraving, featuring Camus moving words 'Live to the point of tears' appears on the front of the 18k gold teardrop.

Discover other such enchanting earrings at the Jeanine payer online store. Let creations like the Giselle, Marigold, Santorini, Aria and more put a spell on you! You will soon agree that few things come close to .