Petals and Berries Earrings P08739-P00024 frolic in the currents above

frolic in the currents above the faded fronds below

Its surface shimmers in rich

This luxurious semi-baroque Tahitian pearl sits happily on an 18K gold chain holding hammered geometric elements

The pieces are further designed with hand drawn imagery

Petals and Berries Earrings P08739-P00024 frolic in the currents aboveThe 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