Tiger Lily Earrings

A design based on a Japanese lacquer box, held at Denver Art Museum. The box was made by renowned lacquer-maker Umezawa Ryushin, in the twenties. It depicts tiger lilies and the classic Japanese maple leaf.
 
The design is a  print onto aluminium drop earrings. The underlying brushed aluminium glints through to emphasise the colours, the gently domed body catching the light,
 
Very lightweight at just 1.5 grams, despite their statement size (4.7cm drop), they are so comfortable to wear. The earring drops off sterling silver hook wire (as shown in photos, select French Hook fitting), or stud (select post & butterfly fitting)
 
I craft all pieces by hand in my studio, being classically trained at Birmingham School of Jewellery. The item comes beautifully packaged, ready for gifting.