Carnival Enamel Earrings

A Spring Carnival Brought to Life

I created these enamel earrings in 2006. They were inspired by my love of spring and my fondness for growing beautiful flowers. In creating these, I wanted to help you remember the sounds of birds chirping, the carnival of blossoming flowers, and the brilliant first bloom of a garden against the stark contrast of a slumbering winter garden. I’m hoping anyone wearing these earrings would feel like Persephone herself. This jewelry set was created from high-end materials, including 18k and 22k gold with rubies and plique a jour petals.

Inspired by the Early Spring Blossoms

I’ve always loved spring, who doesn’t right?  It’s a time of renewal and new beginnings. With its beginning, we trade in the cold, harsh bite of winter for something gentler. The scent of fresh grass and flower blooms fill the air.

 

After I decided to make this  jewel I had in my mind,, I roughed out a few sketches. Then, I drew the lines on fine silver with 24k gold wires. Finally, I filled it in what are call cells with beautiful enamel and set it into 22k  gold. In my process I decided to make them 2 sided. Why not decorate the back as well as the front ?

How nice is this, now the wearer can enjoy 2 pair of enamel earrings in one!

Carnival Earrings are set in 22k gold, accented with a tear drop ruby and two petals of plique a jour. The front side above is the budding flower and opposite side is the bud open flower.