Ann Welton - 'Tiger, Tiger 2' Drop Stud Earrings, Sterling Silver

These unique drop stud earrings from Ann Welton are inspired by leopard skin patterns. Made up of three organic shapes connected by jump rings, these earrings move with the wearer. These earrings are a soft matte finish, with sections of texture that catch the light. They are complete with butterfly backs.

Materials: Sterling silver

Dimensions:

Total length: 57mm
Drop length: 52mm
Overall width: 15mm

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