Rose Marquise Earrings // One of a kind

♢ Solid .925 sterling silver and .935 Argentium sterling silver (100% recycled)

♢ The roses, 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 petal to form the opening roses, and then molded my original rose to create a matching set. After the tiny roses and leaves dry 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 tiny design elements I use to create these earrings.

♢ The marquise shaped frame, backplate and ear wires are all made from argentium sterling silver. Argentium silver is a cleaner type of silver – both for me and the environment. It has a slightly higher fine silver content then traditional silver (93.5% compared to sterling’s 92.5%.) Made from recycled traditional silver it is a great choice both ethically and environmentally. Alloyed with hypo allergenic germanium it fuses beautifully and is fun to work with! Argentium silver allows me to work safer in the studio, by eliminating toxic flux and pickle fumes. I love working with Argentium silver and I am excited to present to you a silver that is cleaner and of a higher quality then traditional sterling silver.

♢ The earrings are constructed with traditional metalsmithing tools and techniques. I've stamped my signature MP (trademarked) and 925 (sterling silver quality mark) into the polished backplate.

♢ I apply 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 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.  In Floriography (the secret symbolism of flowers during the Victorian era) a single rose in bloom said "I love you."

♢ The birth flower of June is the Rose

♢ 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 earrings are 4.7 cm from the top of the ear wire to the bottom of the teardrop. The drop itself measures are 3.2 cm in diameter and have a height of about 1.2 cm. 

♢ The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, it is one of a kind!

♢ 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.

♢ International shipping is available if you are outside of Canada, please reach out to me and I will get you a shipping quote