Penelope Earrings | #3
Penelope Earrings | #3
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“The fame of her great virtue will never die.
The immortal gods will lift a song for all mankind,
a glorious song in praise of self-possessed Penelope.”
Earrings for the ever-steadfast, never-bending Penelope. Hers was a quiet strength, to endure and keep a lantern lit for Odysseus.Despite his failures and flaws, Penelope did not break, she upheld Ithaca as a bulwark against the greed of men.
Simple, classic earrings made of soft pink agates, some gorgeously layered and full of crystals.
They are set in handmade prong settings and suspended from molten sterling pebble studs.
Feminine, yet simply adorned. Soft yet sturdy, like Penelope.
These earrings measure about 1.25" from top of the pebble stud to the bottom of the earring.
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.