These silver stud drop earrings from Ann Welton are both whimsical and elegant. They feature a pierced out oval spiral, with an oval pearl dangling below. They are complete with butterfly backs.
Materials: Sterling silver, pearl.
Dimensions: 15mm width, 40mm total length
Pearl size: 12.5mm x 8mm
Ann Welton discovered gold and silver smithing while studying at NMIT. She went on to complete Bachelor of Fine Art (Gold and Silver Smithing) (Honours) at RMIT, which allowed her to extend her exploration of vessel and jewellery making.
“My works are strongly influenced by growing up in rural communities, with landscapes that reflected a complex interplay of the natural and undisturbed and imposed farming practises. The beauty of these landscapes was often subtle, even unexpected. Colours were muted, variations subtle, but the textures associated with them were strong and distinctive. Consequently, texture has become a driving force in my making because of its power to connect one to place and people.”
~Ann Welton
