Etched Flower Earrings with Gold and Patina

This pattern, which was picked from my Indian pattern book, was copied onto blue PNP or Press and Peel paper. This was burnished onto heated sterling silver sheet to transfer the image. It was placed in an acid bath to etch. After the etch was deep enough it was put in a neutralizing solution and then a cleaning solution. The pattern was cut out of the sterling silver using a jeweler's saw then heated 6 times and cleaned each time in a mild acid to bring the pure silver to the surface. After further refining 24K Gold foil was burnished onto the heated silver, an ancient Korean technique called Keum Boo. Patina was painted on for color accent. 

These lovely floral earrings will grace any outfit with the combination of silver, gold and patina.

Dimensions : 1 and 1/2 inch X 1 and 1/2 inch. Sterling silver ear wires. These can be replaced by comfortable Sterling Silver Clip ons for an additional charge.