LEAF AND VINE EARRINGS

We’re deep into autumn with winter closing in fast. This time of year is beautiful but I felt the need to connect with warmer days. I chose a leaf and vine pattern for these sterling silver earrings because it reminds me of things lush and growing.

The earring sterling silver body is light weight making them comfortable to wear. I forge a gentle curved into the metal which reflects the light from different angles. They are stamped with the 925 quality mark. The pattern and shape of the earrings varies slightly making each matched pair unique from the next pair.

Here’s a short version of how I make them : I select the leaf and vine pattern that fits best with the petal shaped earring body. That selection gets imprinted on sterling silver sheet metal and is then forged into a gental rose petal like curve. A patina, which darkens the metal is applied. Hand buffing and polishing brings out the pattern detail on the high lights.

Leaf Statement Necklace

I like to style this double leaf pendant with heavy winter sweaters. It’s bold and holds its own in the many layers I wear during the winter.

The double leaf pendant features a bezel set rhodonite. This semi precious gem is the state gem of Massachusetts. It adds a splash of earthy red color that compliments the hand carved brass leaves.

I created this pendant based on a drawing of a red chestnut oak leaf I found in my yard.

You can get a smaller version of this leaf pendant at my Etsy store.

https://www.etsy.com/listing/514168344/leaf-necklace-boho-necklace-casual?ref=hp_rv-6&frs=1

Good times at the beach with my husband and daughter