Desert Primitive Textured Silver Earrings + Rusted and Weathered Metal + Desert Style + Contemporary Earrings










Desert Primitive Textured Silver Earrings + Rusted and Weathered Metal + Desert Style + Contemporary Earrings
Like ancient artifacts found far out on the desert floor, rendered in sterling silver
:: Topography ::
The desert does amazing things to metal. What was once shiny and smooth (and boring) becomes an intricate landscape of rust, corrosion, color and texture if left to the elements. I invariably come across scraps of rusted metal on desert walkabouts; a pause to examine the work of the desert on their surfaces is always worthwhile. It is often in the humble and overlooks things that I find the greatest beauty.
These earrings were made with two thin fragments of sterling silver which were subjected to intense heat. Earwires were soldered on. One melted apart; it was wrapped back together with fine sterling wire. Similar wrapping was done on its twin. The wire was hammered on a rusted piece of old railroad track found in New Mexico, and deeply oxidized.
They look like something that has been around for a long time, but they're brand new. Featherweight.
For the lover of the wild places and undomesticated things.
SIZE: Just over 2 1/2" long by 7/8" wide.
CARE: To protect the patina, rinse only in cool water to clean. Soap is fine. Avoid any type of abrasive with the silver.
PRESENTATION: These earrings will come to you giftwrapped in recycled and earth-friendly materials. See my shop policies below for details.
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