Petals and Berries Earrings P08471-P00136 star & other playful shapes

star & other playful shapes in autumn colors (chartreuse

Inspired by the idea of abstract flower petals

and the high points will lighten even more with time

giving the piece a warm and inviting quality

while remaining suitable for stacking with your other favorite rings

Petals and Berries Earrings P08471-P00136 star & other playful shapesThe artist has developed a technique of laminating oxidized sterling silver wires between layers of acid free paper using a bookbinding glue. Petal shapes are created this way and then sprayed with an acrylic. When they dry they are stiff and are hand formed into three dimensional forms. They are assembled with 6mm faceted hematite beads and drop below to a hammered sterling leaf shape with a post on the back. The leaf is stamped with the artist's