Old World

Old World Blues

I was experimenting lately with metal shapes for earrings. I made some long, slender ones that I thought I would curl up at the bottom to hold another element, perhaps a ring. This is what I came up with! They remind me of old world door knockers. I textured the curled tabs with a large British coin from the 60s, and the rings with a brass texture sheet. I tried out all of my Czech glass, and couldn't resist the iceberg blue. I love this combination! I love how warm the photos turned out--unfortunately that's due to the forest fires burning around here. The setting sun was shining through the thick haze of orange smoke that has hung over the valley here for weeks.

I am imagining something exotic and European with these, with a historical feel--like Austro-Hungarian Empire! Plus a little southwest Boho:

Via Polyvore

Lovely copperwork necklace by Ingo Design.

You can see more in my Etsy shop HERE.