Inspired by my own Canadian backyard garden, I create all my jewellery by hand. These roses are molded from my original rose which I hand sculpted to form each unique petal. Handmade out of solid sterling silver they are great to wear as everyday earrings or dressed up for date night.
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Rose Earrings
♢ Solid sterling silver (100% recycled)
♢ The roses are created in sterling silver 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 a delicate rose, and created a mold of it. This allows me to press the clay into the mold to make a matching pair for earrings. After the silver clay 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.
♢ I finish the earrings with traditional metalsmithing techniques and hand formed elegant ear wires.
♢ A dark patina to the recessed areas of each rose, 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 for me 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.
♢ The Rose is probably the most popular flower in all of history. It universally represents love and passion.
♢ The birth flower of June is the Rose♢ In Floriography, the secret symbolism of flowers during the Victorian era, a single rose in bloom said "I love you" or "I still love you."
♢ 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.
♢ The rose earrings measure 2.8 cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom petal. The roses have a diameter of .9 cm.
♢ 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.
♢ 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 if the button says “add to cart” and I will get it in the mail within 1-3 business days.
*Please Note* If the button says "pre-order" I will get to work creating your jewellery right away. Kindly allow me 2-4 weeks to create the jewellery just for you. Once it is finished you receive another email with tracking info.
♢ 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.
♢ 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.
