Armour earrings - silver Rika Nagahata

Armour earrings - silver Rika NagahataSterling silver stud earrings using the external skeleton of a sea slug 25mm length Adrienne lives on the coast and is passionate about the sea. Its moods and rhythms inspire her creative process. Most days she explores the local beaches with her young dog, Doug, and is a keen, all seasons, long distance, open water swimmer. Her fascination with the movement and feel of the sea, and the rhythm and power of the waves inspire the themes that run

Using custom-cut stones

300mm H x 125mm Diameter

Width of band 15mm

Sterling silver matches with oxidised silver 'burnt' ends

Images shows multiple stems

proportion and finish carry the work without the need for embellishment or explanation

Kuwi tests

Sterling silver with oxidised detail

A pearl set lotus flower in 22k gold plated bronze hangs on a 14k rolled gold chain finished with a handmade clasp

Large - 52mm

This screenprint is much smaller

The bellbird with its melodious song