A Hibiscus by Any Other Name
These Hibiscus enamel earrings are a double-sided cloisonné jewel. As you might expect, they were inspired by the tropical flower, which is native to Hawaii.
These flowers, known for its show blooms and bright colors, have inspired a lot of my Hawaiian jewelry pieces. Featuring an 18K gold setting and beautiful ruby dangler, this piece was one that helped me step out of my comfort zone.
Enamel Jewelry is a Challenging But Rewarding Process
I had grown tired of my jewels that showed beauty in one direction only. So I was excited to make these double-sided earrings.
The front design is an abstract art form of the flower budding before opening. The back is a beautiful open flower Hibiscus, in one of my favorite colors, red.
The result, featuring two different crimson-and-black blooms and a ruby dangler, is the stunning enamel and gold earrings you see. The more closed bud paired against the open flower also kind of reminds me of yin yang philosophy. What do you think? I loved them so much I designed a matching travel jewelry box.