Saturday, March 17, 2012

Black Gold Hoops

  I couldn't be more pleased with myself this week. Finally after all these years, I am making some decent earrings:)

  I feel like I'm on the right track. Working designs that really express me; with the right amount of architectural forms and details to make me happy.


  Sterling and fine silver, gold fill, gold plate over sterling, gold plate over brass. 2 inches.

8 comments:

  1. Mary, I can feel your excitement with these beauties and rightfully so...Awesome! The design is so well engineered resulting in a well constructed, complex and beautiful design.
    The silver weave down the center adds just the right element of bling; flowing like a vine from the flower. Your muse is in a very happy place! Well Done!!

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  2. The weave down the center does look silver in the images but it is a gold fill wire.

    Christine, in my excitement I forgot to mention that I did not think these earrings were going to turn out. They really didn't look so great when they were just unwoven frames:))

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  3. I love this new direction, Mary! These are gorgeous in every way! I think of May flowers when I see these. They look like they are waiting to be carried on the arm, through a lush, dew kissed garen, to be filled with fresh cut flowers. Very evocative!

    You have inspired me to do some more earrings myself. I think I have a few things kicking around to got to work with.

    Tela

    (I have so much trouble posting on your blog sometimes)

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  4. Hi, Mary. My first time visiting your blog and I'm thrilled to have discovered you and your work.
    Beautiful, clever things. I'm going to be so inspired and learn so much! Jane A

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  5. I love the combination of black silver and gold...it adds a feeling of mystery.

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  6. Thank you for that comment Jane! I'd love to know the blog inspired you and helped you grow in wirework.

    Swati, thank you so much!!

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  7. Oh! This is super! Reminiscent of Parisian florists baskets. :)

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  8. Very beautiful. Antique looking. Love to look at your work and droll. Maybe someday I can do similar things. Keep trying but it's a lot of work. Thank you for sharing.

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