The Textures Collection:
The jewels in this collection are all about beautiful textures which catch the light. Some pieces are deeply hand engraved by Charlotte to glisten while others are also enamelled to add shimmering colour. The jewels have simple shapes which are easy to wear.
The Square Stud Earrings:
These earrings have bold square design engraved with a starburst pattern which is filled with yellow enamel colour.
These are ready to be shipped in their ‘Charlotte Smith’ presentation box.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a custom colour.
The Process:
Many processes are gone through to craft these earrings. The design is drawn on computer and then etched into the silver. Charlotte then hand-engraves a texture into each recess which will catch the light and add interest through the enamel once fired. Enamel glass is ground up very fine with a pestle and mortar and applied in a fine layer to each recess using very delicate paintbrushes and/or feathers. The earrings are then fired in the kiln at up to 1000 degrees centigrade and the enamel process is repeated until each recess is filled. After that the piece is stoned back by rubbing with carborundum stones and running water until level. This is then fired once more in the kiln to restore the shine to the enamel. Finally the earrings have the post soldered on and they are polished to a beautiful finish, ready for you to wear.
The Textures Collection:
The jewels in this collection are all about beautiful textures which catch the light. Some pieces are deeply hand engraved by Charlotte to glisten while others are also enamelled to add shimmering colour. The jewels have simple shapes which are easy to wear.
The Square Stud Earrings:
These earrings have bold square design engraved with a starburst pattern which is filled with yellow enamel colour.
These are ready to be shipped in their ‘Charlotte Smith’ presentation box.
Please feel free to get in touch if you would like a custom colour.
The Process:
Many processes are gone through to craft these earrings. The design is drawn on computer and then etched into the silver. Charlotte then hand-engraves a texture into each recess which will catch the light and add interest through the enamel once fired. Enamel glass is ground up very fine with a pestle and mortar and applied in a fine layer to each recess using very delicate paintbrushes and/or feathers. The earrings are then fired in the kiln at up to 1000 degrees centigrade and the enamel process is repeated until each recess is filled. After that the piece is stoned back by rubbing with carborundum stones and running water until level. This is then fired once more in the kiln to restore the shine to the enamel. Finally the earrings have the post soldered on and they are polished to a beautiful finish, ready for you to wear.
