My November Guest Earrings | #2
My November Guest Earrings | #2
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Earrings for walks in sodden forests.
A brand new version of my classic earring design. Smokey, purple labradorites cut into smooth pears set in sterling silver serrated bezels. There is a rim around each gemstone, darkly oxidized to highlight the shimmer of the stone.
Below the gemstones are tiny copper leaves that have intricate leaf patterns taken from real leaves. They are set in a graduated pattern to make the earrings look as though they are spilling from the stone.
Each are suspended from sterling silver french earwires.
They have been oxidized and hand polished for an organic look, and to bring out the lowlights of the texture on the leaves
Measure roughly 2" from the top of the earwire to the bottom of the lowest leaf.
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☀ Labradorite is an iridescent gemstone with a fascinating schiller or metallic luster when viewed from certain angles. The base color of labradorite is a smokey gray, but when light strikes the stone in a particular direction, it displays striking rainbow-colored reflections. Most typically, these metallic tints are violet, blue gold, and green.
Made in my smithing studio using time consuming, age-old metalsmithing techniques. This piece is made with solid craftsmanship and all parts of this piece have been hand-fabricated.
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All of the pieces in my collections are handmade and hand-finished, and make use of natural and recycled materials. All items will have slight, natural imperfections rendering each piece unique. It is these variations and imperfections which denote their handcrafted nature and individual character, specially made for every wearer.
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To create my antiqued pieces, the sterling silver is oxidize until dark gray. Oxidation is a process that happens over time naturally to sterling silver. Then the piece is brushed and polished until the highlights are lighter and the lowlights are darkened. But this oxidization is not permanent, and will fade in the areas that rub, and stay dark in the recesses. The patina will change over time, making your piece unique to you.