Art Nouveau Inspired - Kingman Turquoise - Sterling Earrings

Description

Hand created, sawed, and soldered....One of a kind.

Inspirations: 
I designed these earrings with an Art Nouveau era inspired botanical design. These earrings showcase these beautiful matrix on these Kingman Turquoise cabochons.

Materials:
Sterling Silver 

Stone, cabochon: Kingman Turquoise - stabilized - not dyed - backed for stability 

 
Technique:

Earring setting: Hand cut Sterling Silver earring base. Hand formed and hand cut bezel setting. Hand cut botanical pattern on the back of each setting base. Hand formed sterling silver ear wires.
I added a patina-oxidation to the earring bases to enhance the textures on these earrings.

Measurements:
Ear wire post: 20 gauge
Earring length: a touch over 1 3/4 inches in length from top of ear wire to the end tip of the sterling setting. A touch over 5/8 of an inch in width at the widest point.

WEIGHT per earring. 0.2 of an ounce. Total weight of both earrings: 0.4 of an ounce.

I do my best to take accurate color pictures. Please keep in mind that colors will vary slightly from monitor to monitor.

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USPS:
Free shipping - Approximately, 3 to 5 day delivery time, via First Class mail in the United States only. Delivery tracking is included with the shipping cost for U.S. buyers only. U.S. Orders over $100.00 will receive free insurance. 

International shipping is not available at this time due to the increase European Union (EU) making changes to tax regulations for eCommerce purchases made within the EU. value added tax VAT rates.