I love to create one of a kind mini gardens out of sterling silver, and consider myself an artist, who doesn't work with paint or pencils but with sterling silver. These pretty oval earrings are one of a kind, with each tiny component handmade start to finish.
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Oval Garden Earrings // One of a kind
♢ Solid sterling silver (100% recycled)
♢ The flower and leaves are created in metal clay, which is made up of tiny, recycled sterling silver metal particles mixed with and organic clay like binder. It can be sculpted, molded, and formed however I want. For this design I have hand sculpted each leaf and used a little mold to create each tiny flower. After the design dries 100% into my kiln it goes for a two-part firing process. The clay reaches 1500℉ for about an hour and the organic binder burns completely away leaving a solid sterling silver mini sculpture in its place. It feels, looks, and acts just like regular sterling silver.
♢ I use traditional metalsmithing techniques to create the little seed balls, form the ovals and solder all the components together. On the back of the earrings I've stamped my trademark MP logo and .925 for sterling silver.
♢ A dark patina is applied to the recessed areas and the earrings go into my tumbler with steel shot to harden and polish the surface. The high points are polished to a bright shine, creating a beautiful contrast. This contrast between dark and light is what sterling silver is famous for!
♢ The process of creating is slow and intentional, I use traditional metalsmithing tools and processes alongside modern ones to create all my pieces by hand. My heart goes into every single piece I design.
♢ I love gardening -- it is my biggest source of inspiration. I am drawn into all the little details and symbolism literally blooming all around me. As a metalsmith and jewellery designer I am fascinated with capturing the moment and transforming it into sterling silver. Jewellery is lasting, it does not fade like a flower and becomes a tiny little treasure box full of memories!
♢ This set of earrings is part of my wildflower collection. Wildflowers have a special place in my heart, they grow wherever the wind blows them and they bloom when no one is looking. Through the harshest of conditions they flourish, and bring beauty to the world around them.
♢ The earrings measure 3.5 cm from tip to tip. The oval measures 2 cm x 1 cm.
♢ The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, it is one of a kind!
♢ Interested in a matching necklace or ring? See what would look great as a set from my Mini Botanical Collection.
♢ I also have some one of a kind pendants that would coordiante really nicely with these earrings, check out my Wildflower Collection
♢ Giving as a gift? I send all my jewellery in pretty, cardboard jewellery boxes, wrapped with ribbon and tissue paper, nice enough to give as a gift. I always include artist info so the recipient knows the item is handmade from the heart.
♢ This item is all ready made and ready to ship, I will get it in the mail within 1-3 business days. The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, ready to ship out right away, it is one of a kind!
♢ I securely package all my jewellery in thin cardboard jewellery boxes, placed inside of a padded envelope or larger box for shipping.
♢ Orders include tracking information and insurance.
