Hand forged sterling silver and pearl earrings with just the right amount of rough elegance. Textured living, holding on, finding the Oneness in our shared humanity. From top of ear wires, these measure approximately 2.6 inches in length. These are completely hand fabricated from sterling silver and they have been made in my one person shop in Atlanta GA USA.

Pearls are fascinating organic jewels. Shaped under cover of darkness, they are the growth of beauty overcoming hardship. Locked away like hidden secrets, reflecting a contemplation of slow subtle matters, presented as a revelation of new beginnings to the world. Needing no cutting or man made polishing, pearls are the perfection of natural brilliance in their softly gleaming nacre.  A thoughtful meditation on the nature of grace under pressures unseen.

Note from the Artist

I made these sterling silver topaz and tourmaline earrings entirely by hand. I’m fascinated with the textures created by combining fusing, granulation, and forging. Each piece on my workbench is special, but with Asymmetrical Pearls I am inspired by the layers of experience that make us hardwired for connection.

I always approach the creation of texture a bit like a mad scientist. The alchemy of fire, force, and metal is unpredictable and enthralling. Each hammer blow shapes the metal in a new direction. Each pass of a torch runs the risk of artistic implosion, where the metal could sink into a formless mass once more. The thrill of creation is echoed in the rush of artistic freedom with every moment, until the final texture is achieved. 

I hope you enjoy Asymmetrical Pearls.