Damask Silver & 24ct Gilded Drop Earrings

These eye-catching drop earrings combine a delicate, vintage-inspired damask pattern with the beautiful contrast of polished sterling silver and rich 24ct gold. Each oval panel features intricate cut-through silver fretwork, revealing the luminous gold beneath.

The earrings hang from handmade sterling silver ear wires and measure approximately 3.9cm (1.54") long. Their ornate design makes them a distinctive statement without being oversized.

Inspired by a much-loved damask design

Simone first fell in love with this vintage damask pattern more than 20 years ago. Since then, it has appeared in many of her jewellery designs, sometimes as the main feature and sometimes as a decorative background for other motifs. Until now, the pattern was always etched into the surface of the silver.

For the 30th Anniversary Jewellery Range, Simone wanted to revisit this familiar design in an entirely new way. Rather than etching it, the damask pattern has been transformed into delicate fretwork, with the intricate details cut right through the sterling silver.

It's a fresh interpretation of a design that has played a part in Simone's jewellery making history for decades.

Hand-gilded with 24ct gold

The silver damask panels are layered over a rich gold surface, gilded by hand with 24ct gold foil using keum-boo, an ancient Korean gilding technique. Simone learnt this technique decades ago from a Korean fellow student and has incorporated it into many of her designs over the years.

The gilded surface has a slightly uneven, antique-inspired appearance, with subtle marks from the hand-burnishing process. This beautifully handmade finish contrasts with the vivid yellow of the pure gold and the highly polished silver fretwork above it.

The earrings can also be turned around to show their simpler silver reverse, with none of the gold visible from the front.

Important: Each pair of earrings will differ slightly in terms of the gilded finish, giving you a unique piece of jewellery.

Styling your damask earrings

With their ornate pattern and warm golden glow, these earrings make an eye-catching finishing touch to a simple outfit or a special occasion look. Their relatively modest size also makes them easy to wear when you want something distinctive without choosing oversized earrings.

For an even bolder statement, pair them with the matching Damask Silver & 24ct Gilded Open Locket Necklace.

Prefer an all-silver finish? Discover the alternative Damask Satin Silver Drop Earrings and matching Damask Satin Silver Pendant Necklace, featuring the same intricate pattern in a softer satin silver finish.

What You'll Love

• Intricate vintage-inspired damask pattern cut through sterling silver
• Rich 24ct gold foil applied by hand using traditional keum-boo gilding
• Beautiful contrast between polished silver and luminous yellow gold
• Subtle handmade variations give the gilded surface an antique-inspired character
• Reversible design offers an alternative all-silver look
• Ornate statement style without oversized proportions
• Handmade sterling silver ear wires
• A reimagined favourite from Simone's 30 years of jewellery design

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