Ivatan Heritage Jewelry

The Gold of the Ancients
Ivatan Jewelry by AMAMI seeks to revive and raise awareness about a long forgotten cultural heritage of the Ivatan people of Batanes, located in the northernmost tip of the Philippines. The Padijit has not been seen worn in over 100 years.

The Padijit is a braided necklace made of gold wire that ancient Ivatans used as a ruff or collar worn around the neck. It is traditionally made by coiling a wire of the same thickness around a flat bamboo mould.

Like a golden embrace, this wire-woven statement necklace weaves elegance into even the simplest of ensembles.

*AMAMI retained original elements while reworking certain portions

Dimensions 

• Adjustable from 13" to 17"
  

Material

• Made of 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold
• Free of lead and nickel
  
• Suitable for sensitive skin  

The Gold of the Ancients
Ivatan Jewelry by AMAMI seeks to revive and raise awareness about a long forgotten cultural heritage of the Ivatan people of Batanes, located in the northernmost tip of the Philippines. The Vinaay has not been seen worn in over 100 years.

The Vinaay is a twisted cord of gold worn as an armlet or wrist bracelet. It is made entirely of a single wire thickness and wound to form a long string of wire, with its ends neatly coiled for the comfort of the wearer.

Elevate your bangle game today with our golden Vinaay bangle.

*AMAMI retained traditional elements and reworked the jewelry to adapt to contemporary times

Dimensions 

• Average diameter: 5.8-6.5cm
  

Material

• Made of 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold
• Free of lead and nickel
  
• Suitable for sensitive skin  

The Gold of the Ancients
Ivatan Jewelry by AMAMI seeks to revive and raise awareness about a long forgotten cultural heritage of the Ivatan people of Batanes, located in the northernmost tip of the Philippines. The Pinatapatan has not been seen worn in over 100 years.

In ancient times, the Pinatapatan were worn by slipping the wearer's earlobe through the gap of Pinatapatan, inserting one rounded end of the earring through one's piecing. It is then held in place by gravity.

Our Pinatapatan Link Drop Earrings feature interlocked Pinatapatan links and can be easily worn in 2 ways, as a stud or in drop form, so you can wear the version that best suits your mood or outfit.

*AMAMI retained traditional elements and reworked the jewelry to adapt to contemporary times

Dimensions 

• Total Drop Length: 3.5cm
• Single Drop Length: 2cm
  

Material

• Made of 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold
• Free of lead and nickel
  
• Suitable for sensitive skin 

The Gold of the Ancients
Ivatan Jewelry by AMAMI seeks to revive and raise awareness about a long forgotten cultural heritage of the Ivatan people of Batanes, located in the northernmost tip of the Philippines. The Pinatapatan has not been seen worn in over 100 years.

In ancient times, the Pinatapatan were worn by slipping the wearer's earlobe through the gap of Pinatapatan, inserting one rounded end of the earring through one's piecing. It is then held in place by gravity.

Our minimalist Pinatapatan Choker Necklace highlights the features of this precolonial treasure. Pair with a collared shirt, v-neck or tube top for a chic look.

*AMAMI retained traditional elements and reworked the jewelry to adapt to contemporary times

Dimensions 

• Adjustable from 13" to 18"
  

Material

• Made of 985 pure silver coated in 24-karat gold
• Free of lead and nickel
  
• Suitable for sensitive skin