{"product_id":"fretwork-square-silver-dangle-earrings","title":"Fretwork Squares Sterling Silver Dangle Earrings","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese bold \u003cstrong\u003eFretwork Square Silver Dangle Earrings\u003c\/strong\u003e were handmade by Simone around 20 years ago as part of a jewellery exhibition collection she created to explore historical decorative metalwork forms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- split --\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eintricately hand-cut sterling silver panels\u003c\/strong\u003e were inspired by Victorian-era renderings of ornamental metalwork from different historical periods. Simone chose the source imagery specifically because of its connection to traditional hand-crafted metalworking techniques.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach square panel was painstakingly saw-pierced by Simone by hand in sterling silver before being lightly domed inwards to create depth and subtle movement. Hung on their points, the square forms create a strong architectural silhouette with a distinctly Gothic revival character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThese earrings began life as exhibition necklace components rather than commercial jewellery designs. For the From the Archives collection, Simone reworked the original exhibition panels into a one-of-a-kind pair of statement earrings for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/from-the-archives\"\u003eFrom The Archives collection\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe fretwork intentionally retains an organic handmade feel. Slight variations in the lines, visible saw marks and subtle sanding traces reveal the labour-intensive process behind the finished pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe earrings have been polished to a bright and shiny silver finish and are suspended from handmade sterling silver ear wires.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough not oversized, the dense pierced patterning gives these earrings strong visual presence and an unmistakable studio jewellery sensibility.\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-circles-silver-dangle-earrings\"\u003eFretwork Circles 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\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 dense decorative detailing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eArchitectural square design\u003c\/strong\u003e inspired by historical ornamental metalwork.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDistinctive Gothic revival and Arts \u0026amp; Crafts influences.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrganic handmade finish\u003c\/strong\u003e showing the maker's hand in every piece.\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\u003eBright polished sterling silver finish\u003c\/strong\u003e with beautiful light reflection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\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 2.6cm tall and wide (1.02\").\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eEarrings size:\u003c\/span\u003e The earrings are 4cm tall (1.57\") 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":43920858349655,"sku":"ARC0006","price":264.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0021\/6592\/files\/ornate-square-drop-earrings.jpg?v=1780419281","url":"https:\/\/simonewalsh.com\/products\/fretwork-square-silver-dangle-earrings","provider":"Simone Walsh Jewellery","version":"1.0","type":"link"}