{"product_id":"fretwork-circles-silver-dangle-earrings","title":"Fretwork Circles Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese striking and intricate \u003cstrong\u003eFretwork Circle Silver Dangle Earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e were originally handmade by Simone around 20 years ago as part of an exhibition jewellery series inspired by historical metalwork designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings feature \u003cstrong\u003eintricately hand-pierced sterling silver\u003c\/strong\u003e panels based on Victorian-era illustrations of decorative metalwork from different historical periods. Simone was drawn to the source material because of its direct connection to traditional metalworking and ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach circular panel was entirely saw-pierced by hand by Simone in sterling silver and gently domed inwards to give the earrings depth and movement. The result sits somewhere between Gothic revival ornament, Arts and Crafts sensibility and contemporary studio jewellery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginally these pieces existed as pendant panels within exhibited necklaces. For the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/from-the-archives\"\u003eFrom the Archives collection\u003c\/a\u003e, Simone transformed the original exhibition components into one-of-a-kind statement earrings.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intricate fretwork patterns intentionally retain an organic handmade quality. The lines are not perfectly uniform and subtle saw and sanding marks remain visible in the silver, revealing the considerable hand labour involved in creating each piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings have been polished to a bright silver finish and are suspended from handmade sterling silver ear wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough lightweight to wear, the earrings have strong visual presence thanks to their scale, intricate openwork and shifting reflections as they move.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the other ornate statement earrings created at the same time:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fretwork-square-silver-dangle-earrings\"\u003eFretwork Squares Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/products\/fine-fretwork-square-silver-dangle-earrings\"\u003eFretwork Fine Squares Silver Dangle Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat you'll love:\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOriginal exhibition jewellery\u003c\/strong\u003e handmade around 20 years ago.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEntirely hand-pierced sterling silver fretwork\u003c\/strong\u003e with intricate decorative detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVictorian metalwork-inspired designs\u003c\/strong\u003e reinterpreted as contemporary jewellery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDomed circular panels\u003c\/strong\u003e which catch light beautifully as you move.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic handmade character\u003c\/strong\u003e with visible maker's marks and subtle irregularities.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne-of-a-kind statement earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e from the From the Archives collection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLightweight and comfortable\u003c\/strong\u003e despite their visual impact.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/drop-earrings-dangle-earrings\"\u003eDangle \u0026amp; Drop Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/statement-earrings\"\u003eStatement Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sterling-silver-earrings\"\u003eSterling Silver Earrings\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/silver-jewellery\"\u003eSilver Jewellery\u003c\/a\u003e. Discover more \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/jewellery-and-object-art\"\u003eJewellery \u0026amp; Object Art\u003c\/a\u003e by Simone, an \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/about\"\u003eAustralian jewellery designer\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"facts\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eMaterials:\u003c\/span\u003e Sterling silver.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePanels size:\u003c\/span\u003e The cut out panels are each approximately 2.8cm in diameter (1.1\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarrings size:\u003c\/span\u003e The earrings are 4.2cm tall (1.66\") including the ear wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43920852713559,"sku":"ARC0008","price":272.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6592\/files\/ornate-circle-drop-earrings-alt.jpg?v=1780419003","url":"https:\/\/simonewalsh.com\/products\/fretwork-circles-silver-dangle-earrings","provider":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}