Pretty deep purple amethyst in a curvy teardrop shape hangs from fine silver open arabesque links that I have enameled in shades of purple. The transparent enamel really accentuates the swirly texture I gave the silver. The gems are wrapped in Argentium sterling silver wire, and finished with sterling silver lever back ear wires.
These earrings measure 60 mm x 21 mm, or 2 3/8 inches long
A note on precious metal clay: ArtClay silver is a recycled product that consists of fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder. The clay can be worked like other forms of clay, sculpted to almost any shape you desire. The product is then fired at an extremely high temperature, either by kiln or torch. The binder burns away resulting in a pure silver (.999) piece. The silver is reclaimed from such sources as 35mm film and medical and industrial leftovers. No strip mining necessary.
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