These drop stud earrings from Ann Welton feature a silver rod, with a clear perspex rod dangling below. Ann repurposed elements of an old op-shop find, bringing new life to the damaged parts. The two parts are connected by jump rings, so the bottom section moves with the wearer. They are complete with butterfly backs.
Materials: Sterling silver, perspex
Dimensions:
Total length: 56mm
Length of each rod: 24mm
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
