Tag Archives: earrings

Charoite and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Charoite Earrings

My lovely client Natasha saw these charoite gemstones in my gemstone collection, and asked me to create a pair of stud earrings to match a ring I made her previously for her mum.

Charoite and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Small and sweet, and a little bit matching. I love them.

Charoite and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

 

Amethyst, Rose de France and Aquamarine Sterling Silver Earrings

Amethyst, Rose de France and Aquamarine Earrings

My gorgeous client Natasha commissioned me to make these amethyst, rose de France and aquamarine earrings as a wedding present for a friend.

Amethyst, Rose de France and Aquamarine Sterling Silver Earrings

Natasha always has such beautiful ideas, and chooses such lovely gemstones from my collection.

Amethyst, Rose de France and Aquamarine Sterling Silver Earrings

Thanks, Natasha, it is always such a pleasure to work with you!

 

KickArts Contemporary Arts Cairns

I’m very excited to tell you that I have been invited to stock some of my work in the lovely shop at KickArts Contemporary Arts in Cairns, here in Queensland.

KickArts Cairns

A little bit about the fabulous galleries and shop from the KickArts website:

“Located in the central business district of Cairns, in the Centre of Contemporary Arts, KickArts is a key destination for local and tourist visitors alike who wish to experience the vibrant contemporary visual culture of Tropical North Queensland. KickArts is dedicated to facilitating, presenting and promoting contemporary arts and extending the experience and cultural life of northern Australians and more than 2.2 million annual visitors to Cairns.

Delivering a dynamic and diverse exhibition program, KickArts welcomes more than 45,000 visitors annually. The KickArts Shop animates the Centre on a daily basis and is a focal point for viewing unique, high quality works of art, craft and design from Australian and international artists.”

Spiral Collection

Greek Ceramic Earring Collection - Small

The gorgeous staff at KickArts have chosen my Spirals and my Ceramics collections to showcase in the shop. If you are in the beautiful Cairns, lucky you! Make sure to stop in at the Centre of Contemporary Arts at 96 Abbott Street.

Sterling Silver Staple Earrings

Silver Staple Earrings

A client asked if I could make her these very simple yet striking staple earrings.

Sterling Silver Staple Earrings

I like to do small commissions as well as larger ones.

Sterling Silver Staple Earrings

These earrings are a fabulous every day addition to a wardrobe!

ArtSound Kyanite Pendant and Earrings Set

Kyanite Earrings and Pendant Set

I was so pleased when my dear friend Judy asked if I could create another matching pendant and earrings set for her to donate to the ArtSound FM Radiothon fundraiser this year. (Last year I created this set).

ArtSound Kyanite Pendant and Earrings Set

I drew up a few quick ideas, incorporating the ArtSound logo, and Judy chose the one she wanted. She  chose kyanite cabochons from my gemstone collection, which I think looks just lovely!

ArtSound Kyanite Pendant and Earrings Set

Thank you, Judy, what a pleasure to create for you!

Czech Glass Initial Earrings

Czech Glass Initial Earrings

One of my lovely clients asked if I could make simple wire earrings in the shape of initials, incorporating a bead.

Czech Glass Initial Earrings

What a cute idea! I don’t know if I can replicate every letter of the alphabet, but ‘L’ worked out pretty well I thought.

Czech Glass Initial Earrings

Thanks, Lithy! (Love your bead choice, too!)

 

Apatite and Sterling Silver Wave Earrings

Apatite Wave Earrings

One of my dearest besties and I are both water signs (yep, another Cancerian bestie!) and I wanted to make her something special for her birthday.

Apatite and Sterling Silver Wave Earrings

Apatite is so gorgeous, such a vibrant blue with some lovely crackly inclusions, and waves – well, what can I say!

Apatite and Sterling Silver Wave Earrings

Although they can’t be worn this way, I like that they are secretly reflections of each other. Love you Soph!

Chrysoprase and Sterling Silver Ring and Earring Set

Chrysoprase and Sterling Silver Ring and Earrings Set

Chrysoprase and Sterling Silver Ring and Earring Set

A lovely client, for whom I had previously made this ring, saw these raw ruby pieces that I created and was taken with the idea of a matching set. She asked me if I could source her some special stones.

Chrysoprase and Sterling Silver Ring and Earring Set

After a bit of discussion about what colourway she would like, I presented Bek with a few different options – and she fell in love instantly with these totally divine chrysoprase cabochons. So did I, so I was really pleased when she chose them!

Chrysoprase and Sterling Silver Ring and Earring Set

I love this set, and it was a joy to create. Let me know if you’d like your own – I’m always happy to go on a rock shopping spree!!

Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

Flashback – Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

Continuing my flashbacks to the first pieces I ever made, the next step I took at The Goldsmith’s School was to learn to set a stone. A round or oval shaped cabochon is the simplest to set (no corners to contend with!) and I chose one of my favourites, peridot.

Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

I have written about the stone setting process previously here and here – and as you can probably tell, it is one of my favourite ways to create!

Peridot and Sterling Silver Earrings

I’ve gotten faster and better at setting stones of course, but these earrings have stood the test of time – although I would design the ear hooks differently another time! I still love peridot, too – it and garnet are some of the few gemstones that are not treated in any way.

Raw Ruby and Sterling Silver Granulation Earrings

Raw Ruby and Sterling Silver Earrings

Raw Ruby and Sterling Silver Granulation Earrings

One of my clients asked if I could create a pair of earrings to match this raw ruby ring.

Raw Ruby and Sterling Silver Granulation Earrings

I was able to source her some matching cabochons, and here is the end result!

Raw Ruby and Sterling Silver Granulation Earrings and Ring Set

I think they turned out pretty well. I was fond of that ring, too, so it was nice to see it going off to a good home!