Week 24 of the Earring Challenge

This past week I wanted to make post earrings similar to the earrings I made in week 21. These earrings are pierced copper flowers over sterling silver discs. The copper flower has been riveted to the silver disc, with spacers in between to create a shadow over the silver. The copper has been heat treated and waxed to keep its coloring. These earrings have sterling silver ear posts and nuts on the back. 

Week 23 of the Earring Challenge

This week I had a special occasion to work with. I made these earrings for a very special lady’s birthday. They are delicate flowers made of sterling silver with a pearl set in the center. The ear posts for these earrings are 14k white gold with sterling silver ear nuts.   

Week 22 of the Earring Challenge

These earrings are sterling silver set with small amethysts. The earrings are darkened with a liver of sulfur patina then polished to catch the light. They are finished with handmade sterling ear wires. 

Week 21 of the Earring Challenge

This week’s earrings are pierced copper flowers with a sterling silver base. The copper and silver pieces are riveted together. Spacers are set between each piece to show depth and to cast a shadow of the pierced flower across the silver base. The copper is heat treated and waxed to protect its color. They also have sterling silver ear wires. 

Week 20 of the Earring Challenge

In this week’s earrings I used one of my favorite techniques, colored pencils on copper. I pierced the copper with a flower pattern and then colored them with shades of purple. They have a glossed finish to protect the colored pencil patina. They also have handmade sterling silver ear wires. 

Week 19 of the Earring Challenge

This week my earrings are commission pieces, so I can’t take the credit for the great idea. I did have fun creating these little flowers.

These delicate little earrings are sterling silver dogwood flowers. They have fine silver granules surrounding the ruby settings. The ear wires and nuts are also sterling silver. 

Week 17 and 18 of the Earring Challenge

The last two weeks have just been crazy at our home. Our daughter had her 3^rd birthday and that just took priority over everything. Then as life goes the entire family got sick… My studio has been much neglected lately. Now getting my challenge back on track I have two pairs to show, weeks 17 and 18.

Week 17

These earrings are a smaller version on one of my favorite pairs in this challenge so far. They are two layers of pierced sterling silver with sterling ear posts and nuts.  They have a brushed finish to make them shine.

Week 18

These are copper disks with a colored pencil patina. They have a spider web design drawn on with pencil and then sealed with a flat gloss. They also have sterling silver ear wires.