Oval sterling silver earrings – Droplets
Product Code: ANR-BOG-13-G
- Quantity Available: 1
Description
These oval sterling silver earrings are hand-forged by artist Annie Roussel, without moulding. Their elongated complete outline creates an elegant, balanced silhouette.
- Artist: Annie Roussel
- Material: Sterling silver 925
- Technique: Hand-forged, without moulding
- Sterling silver 925 ear wires
- Dimensions: 1½" x 5/8"
- Made in Saint-Jean-Port-Joli, in one of Le Vivoir’s studios
A supple-looking oval shaped entirely by hand.
Upkeep
Over time, jewelry may lose some of its shine through contact with air, moisture, cosmetics and the skin’s natural oils. With 925 sterling silver, the appearance of a slightly darker layer is completely normal. This natural oxidation forms on the surface of the metal and helps protect it; it does not affect the jewelry’s quality or value.
To easily remove oxidation and restore the jewelry’s shine, gently rub it with a jewelry cleaning cloth. Designed for silver, this cloth is also safe for gold, pearls and gemstones. Avoid abrasive products and store the jewelry in a dry place when it is not being worn.
The artist
Annie Roussel
Saint-Jean-Port-Joli
I started my post-secondary studies in arts before heading for literature, which resulted in me being immersed in ancient manuscripts for several years. Two old research companions, creative writing and my magnifying glass, eventually invited themselves into my art. I use my own literary creations in both pyrography and jewellery making. Written in tiny letters, they become textures and lines rather than signs carrying meaning, and this minuteness creates intimacy between the work and its viewer.
For my jewellery, this microscopic writing is combined with a desire to eliminate the value hierarchy of precious stones and metals. Rust or silver, bark or diamond, I believe everything nature offers should have the same status: that of a treasure. I like to contrast truth and make-believe, to show that beauty resides more in the stories of things and people, therefore in their scars, their imperfections, their vulnerability, rather than in the value judgment made from the outset by society.
