Shield Earrings No. 3882 A85364 C-clasp closure

C-clasp closure

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

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

employing the same methods as goldsmiths from the distant past

Shield Earrings No. 3882 A85364 C-clasp closureThese 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.