These beautiful sterling silver earrings by Ann Welton are inspired by the simplicity of fuchia buds. The bottom half has been oxidised, creating a striking contrast between the bright sterling silver and dark oxidation.
Materials: Sterling silver
Dimenstions: 43mm long x 12mm wide, 58mm overall drop
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
