Beautiful little, sterling silver Kiwi drop earrings on sterling silver hooks, that come in an elegant Wildside Gifts jewellery box. The earrings are coated with a fine layer of rhodium to prevent tarnishing.
The Kiwi bird is a national icon in New Zealand. The term "Kiwi" is often affectionately used instead of New Zealander.
According to the online Encyclopedia of New Zealand "there were once about 12 million kiwi, but because predators eat so many chicks, there are now fewer than 100,000. The Department of Conservation and many community conservation groups are helping to build up kiwi numbers.
