Inspired by a small geode on Ann Welton's bookshelf.
These circular drop earrings are made from sterling silver, and are complete with rows of facetted carnelian beads. The earrings hang from sterling silver earring hooks.
Materials: Sterling silver, carnelian beads
Dimensions: 42mm x 38mm x 7mm
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
