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Azure Blue and Sage Green Tassel Earrings

tassel earrings with silver earwires

The rage right now is tassel earrings, and I love pairing them with handmade silver earwires! Fashion doesn’t usually drive me, but I’ve been in love with the tassel lately. I worked out how to make some using high quality cotton (and sterling silver of course), and I’m pretty pleased with the result. To give the earrings a fresh and fabulous look, I used silver for the earwire, the hanging part at the top, and the wrap around of the tassel.

I made these particular lovelies as gifts for two of my dearest besties in the whole world. I find a constant source of joy in being able to create beautiful things for amazing people!

Gorgeous bestie in tassel earrings with silver earwires

You can find some tassel earrings with silver earwires in my online shop. Although these earrings have nearly sold out at present, I am getting ready to match another fabulous batch of these in a gorgeous array of colours. I’d also be very happy to make you a pair in any colour you dream of! You have a rainbow of choices available. Let me know what colour tassels your earrings should have by getting in touch with me here; and of course, sterling silver is hypo-allergenic so is perfect for everyone!

History

Tassels have been around for thousands of years. Tassel creators use a wide variety of materials. Throughout history, they’ve appeared as decoration, for religious purposes, and in ceremonial wear. So varied and highly prized were they that in 16th century France an apprenticeship of seven years was required to become a master in the guild of ‘passementiers’. If you’re interested, you can read more a bit more about their history here on Wikipedia. You can also read about them here on Martha Stewart’s website.

Meanwhile, tassels add a great pop of colour to any outfit! They can be a bit of fun for a day at the office, or sleek and beautiful for a night at a party – you get to choose and enjoy them any way you like!

Sterling Silver Beethoven Treble Clef Earrings

treble clef earrings – Beethoven’s own handwriting

One of my clients, Jake, asked if I could create a pair of treble clef earrings, using Ludwig van Beethoven‘s own handwriting for a template.

What a joyous and fabulous idea! Jake sent me the snippet of handwriting via email. I was able to reference the handwriting while I bent the silver to the same shape.

Sterling Silver Beethoven Treble Clef EarringsI was very pleased to oblige, and also to honour Beethoven in this way.

Sterling Silver Beethoven Treble Clef Earrings

Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings

Pearl Earrings

My darling friend Aimee sent me a design concept, and asked me to make her these pearl earrings.

Pearl and Sterling Silver Earrings

They look fabulous on! Love you Aims. 🙂

 

Sodalite and Malachite Sterling Silver Gumleaf Earrings

sodalite, malachite and silver gum-leaf earrings

There’s a nod to the sky and the sea and the forest in these sodalite, malachite, and silver gum-leaf earrings I created last year for my client George.

Sodalite and Malachite Sterling Silver Gumleaf Earrings

As part of the design process, I sent George some pictures of combinations of different gemstones from my available gemstone collection. He chose sodalite and malachite as a lovely combo. We added the gum-leaves for a lovely subtle nature themed earring. George thought they looked great, and they went off to a new home overseas. I’m always so happy when my clients like the pieces I’ve made. It’s always exciting when they’re headed off to various corners of the globe. I have made some well travelled jewels!Sodalite and Malachite Sterling Silver Gumleaf Earrings

Melanite Garnet and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Melanite Garnet Stud Earrings

My lovely sister had a birthday recently, and I thought she might need a bit of understated bling – so I made her a pair of melanite garnet stud earrings.Melanite Garnet and Sterling Silver Stud EarringsLove my sister!

Melanite Garnet and Sterling Silver Stud Earrings

Bloodstone and Jade Sterling Silver Circle Earrings

Two Green Gemstones Earrings

To go with the ring from my previous post, my gorgeous client Natasha had me make her a pair of earrings using green gemstones.

Bloodstone and Jade Sterling Silver Circle Earrings

The stones are jade and bloodstone (also known as heliotrope.) Fantastic!

 

 

Art Nouveau Inspired Silver Earrings

Art Nouveau Inspired Silver Earrings

Even though my usual design style is ‘striving for elegant simplicity’, I actually love the Art Noveau period – so in that vein, I designed these earrings for myself.

Art Nouveau Inspired Silver Earrings

I’ve been wearing them nearly every day since I finished them. I’ve had quite a few comments and requests, so I may even make some more for my shop!

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!

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!