Shield Earrings No. 3882 A85364 A pear-shaped piece of blue

A pear-shaped piece of blue larimar hangs from the lightning bolt

perfectly nestled in the center of artist Kristen Baird's signature asymmetrical

mimic the petals of a blooming chrysanthemum

they are given a high shine to bring out all the highlights and details

Shield Earrings No. 3882 A85364 A pear-shaped piece of blueThese are made with a simple form of a technique called "fold form" in which the brass in this earrings is annealed, folded, hammered with a unique hammer, annealed again to open the fold, then hammered to finish the shape. After being soaked in hydrogen peroxide and white vinegar to remove the fire scale, it's then sanded and brushed achieve a soft glow. Sterling silver ear ear wire.