These drop stud earrings from Ann Welton feature three chain links with a white, oval pearl dangling from the end. Ann wanted to highlight pearls in this piece, and describes this piece as a reflection on conflicting elements of our oceans - pearls and the chains of a ships' anchor.
Materials: Sterling silver, pearl
Dimensions:
Length: 46mm
Size of pearl: 12mm x 8mm
Size of chain links: 10mm x 4.5mm
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
