Wiggle and Stripe Earrings Gemstone:white teardrop freshwater pearl Spending several nights wandering through

Spending several nights wandering through Hortus Arboretum and Botanical Gardens by lantern light

Width varies significantly due to pleating

The frit and powder are laid out in a specific format on a steel plate

This bronze work began with conceptual visualization

oxidized sterling silver post backs

Wiggle and Stripe Earrings Gemstone:white teardrop freshwater pearl Spending several nights wandering throughNot your mother's pearl earrings! The wild and whimsical waves of this lightweight earring have a distinct attitude of their own. Each piece is hand fabricated using sterling silver and 18k gold, then individually hand textured with a fine point, stipple pattern, and hand engraved with random stripes. These cuts expose the silver layer beneath. A black patina accentuates the pattern in black and gold. 14k gold post backs and 14k gold filled "monster"