Handmade out of solid sterling silver (100% recycled) these tiny rose bud earrings are the perfect sized studs. These are not mass produced factory made earrings, but are my own design, created from my own original hand formed rose. The studs come with upgraded solid sterling silver butterfly backings.
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Rose Studs
♢ 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, which allows me to press the clay into it making copies and a matching pair of 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. It feels, looks, and acts just like traditional sterling silver.
♢ I finish the earrings with traditional metalsmithing techniques and solder on solid sterling silver posts.
♢ 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 butterfly style earring backs are a step up in quality, a slightly thicker gauge than normal. Since studs are my go-to earrings I have found from experience that a nicer ear backing was needed to hold up in regular use and keep your earrings on!
♢ 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.
♢ 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 is probably the most popular flower in all of history. It universally represents love and passion.
♢ The rose studs are approximately .7 cm in diameter. Please see the photos in hand to get an accurate idea of scale.
♢ Giving as a gift? I personally pack 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.
♢ If you’re shipping directly to the recipient let me know, I won’t include a receipt. If you would like to include a handwritten gift note, send me a message with what you would like to say, and I will be happy to include one for free.
♢ 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.
♢ Shipping includes tracking and insurance.
