A pair of statement earrings each featuring decorated semi-circular pieces suspended one below the other along the straight edges. The semi-circles are connected by two stainless steel jumprings. The upper semi-circle comprises a surface of shimmering yellow wood laminate, and the lower semi-circle of aluminium is printed with a series of off-set series of strawberry red and green dots. The earrings are each finished with hand-formed sterling silver hooks and fringed with four yellow tubular beads made from upcycled knitting needles threaded on sterling silver wire. The earrings are fitted with handcrafted sterling silver wire hooks.
Wood laminate, printed alumnium, recycled knitting needles, stainless steel, sterling silver
7cm drop from piercing.
Width of earrings: 3cm
Thickness of earrings: 2mm
Amanda Croatto’s playful imagination and love of colour are evident in her work with copper, enamels and other non-precious metals and surface finishes. Each unique piece showcases the pleasure she takes patina and pattern, movement and colour. Recognisable for their bold patterning, articulated surfaces and tactile elements, Croatto’s jewellery is sure to add colour to your day.
Croatto has a degree in Textile Design from RMIT, and surface design and illustration continue to be a strong influence in her work. Each one of her pieces is hand-made in her Melbourne studio.
