Fleur de lis Jewelry set, Sterling silver Earring and Necklace Set, Louisiana jewelry from New Orleans jewelry designer Chester Allen

New Orleans has many things for which we're known. The Fleur de lis is right at the top! It’s no secret that New Orleans is rife with the symbol of the fleur-de-lis, adorning wrought iron fences around the city, present on almost every tourist souvenir, and of course emblazoned on Saints helmets. But its history is more convoluted than w e often care to acknowledge. The fleur-de-lis (sometimes spelled fleur-de-lys) has associations reaching across the globe, from ancient Egypt and Babylonia, to the Roman Catholic church and the French monarchy. Its representations have transformed over time, spanning from a symbol of purification and luxury to one of slavery and punishment. In order to truly understand the place the fleur-de-lis holds in New Orleans culture, we must first understand where it came from. These handmade sterling silver earrings can be post or dangle or clip. The pendant comes with a chain.