The Story of Handpicked Silver

 
A Tale of Two Earrings.
1. Pure silver is mixed with copper for strength
to create 92.5% sterling (.925)
2. The silver and copper are melted down and mixed.
 
3. The mixture is cast into a sterling brick.
4. After the brick is cut into thin sheets the designs are
cut by hand using a paper pattern.
5. Posts are hand-placed and sodered.
6. The metal is place in an acid wash to remove bi-products
7. Each piece is buffed by hand.
8. Before and after buffing.
9. Flat pieces are bent around a post by hand to
create a hoop shape.
10. The end result is a beautiful piece of wearable art.