Large Moonlight Hoops. This design is inspired by my first paddling excursion across the Waterbury Reservoir in Waterbury VT, to watch the full moon rise with four wonderful ladies. A smooth hush blanketed the surface as we paddled our way to a stopping point and turned our boards to a bright area on the low side of the Worcester mountain range. Bats circled around us and some got eerily close. Steam rose from the single beam of moonlight on the water and gently shifted south. Joyful howls of laughter and whispers of amazement filled the open air from our spot on the still, dark water.
Carefully hammered, hand-forged hoops hang from sterling silver settings that hold rose-cut citrine stones. Sterling silver studs and ear nuts are made to hold the ethically sourced amber stones without slipping or turning. I've created a small window behind each stone to allow light to travel through them. A patina and a brushed finish highlight the curves and angles of these earrings.
Keep in mind that stone pairs are one of a kind and will vary. From stud to base they measure roughly 5cm in length. 3.5cm in width. This is a one-of-a-kind pair of earrings. No two pieces that I make will be exactly the same, as they are completely handmade from sterling silver sheet and wire.