Long drop earrings that hang straight down from the ear in one rigid line are simple, elegant, and very fashionable at the moment. This version in sterling silver is unique because of their unusual undulating shape and deliberately irregular hammer marks. The small indentations catch the light beautifully.


Size and Weight: The earrings are lightweight (3 grams each) and measure 2.25 inches (5.5 cm.) from top to bottom, with sterling silver ear wires formed to hang straight back behind the ear.

Artist’s statement: "After a lifetime of collecting and wearing artist-made jewelry, I am thrilled to have now acquired the skills to fabricate jewelry myself. My one-person studio, artist’s hand studio, is where I enjoy continually exploring new techniques and creating distinctive jewelry in sterling silver, brass, copper, and aluminum. Rather than creating a line of jewelry, I prefer to follow the inspirations of the moment and share those with you.”

 
About the Artist: Amelia Hard lives and works in Portland, Oregon, where she draws inspiration for her jewelry from the various forms of natural beauty surrounding her. A lifelong animal lover, she learned about Wildlife SOS in the late 1990s during their campaign to eradicate the cruel tradition of “dancing bears” in India and immediately became an active supporter. She has continued to support Wildlife SOS ever since and is proud to be a member of the Freedom Team as a monthly donor.