The TURQUOISE BUTTERFLIES handmade earrings feature cheerful Mykonos butterfly charms hanging in front of rich turquoise patinated copper dangles with hand formed copper swirls. Fun, boho jewelry, the one of a kind earrings will certainly be noticed each and every time you wear them! Individually artisan handmade, the copper trapezoids (the bottom is wider than the top) charms were given a rustic turquoise patina, reminiscent of the rich colors of old copper roofs in Europe and other historic buildings. The turquoise color runs from dark to light with some of the dark copper showing through. To add extra eye appeal, shiny copper spirals and swirls were added to the top of the trapezoid, a perfect color complement against the turquoise. The back of each is shiny copper with dots and splotches of patina. Since the turquoise patinated charms were individually created, they are very similar in design but not exactly the same.
To add whimsy and fun to the earrings, butterflies were wire wrapped to the end of a spiral. The beautiful butterfly charms were cast on the Greek island of Mykonos, created from a lead free pewter base and then covered with a layer of pure copper. The copper then was given a turquoise patina to bring out the incredible detail of the butterflies. Because of the way the charms are wire wrapped they seem to flitter at each movement of the earrings. Sterling silver French hook earwires with copper bead accents finish the earrings perfectly. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the TURQUOISE BUTTERFLIES were created for the woman who loves unique jewelry with a definite boho flair!
Here is the important information for the
TURQUOISE BUTTERFLIES handmade earrings:
- Turquoise patina trapezoid charms: app. 14 mm (at top), 17 mm (at bottom) x 38 mm (including copper spirals); artisan handmade by Kathleen Hamilton
- Mykonos butterfly charms: app. 10 mm x 11 mm (at widest); turquoise patina
- Metal: copper, pewter and sterling silver
- Earwires: sterling silver French hooks with copper bead accent
- Length: app. 2” / 5.1 cm measured from the top curve of the earwires
Mr. Moose Dog and I thank you for the shares of these earrings (:
SHADOW DOG DESIGNS
Catherine, I love these unique and lovely handmade butterfly earrings! The copper and turquoise together make a great combination.
ReplyDeleteOH MY>>>I really love these earrings. Gorgeous and rich color with lovely Mykonos butterfly charms.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful earrings. Love the copper spirals.
ReplyDeleteThese are awesome butterfly earrings with spiral decorative wirework!
ReplyDeleteOoo! I just saw that you sold them. Not surprised! Congrats! Weekend treats to Le Moosie!
ReplyDeletewhat a stunning pair of earrings congrats on the sale :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful turquoise butterfly dangle earrings
ReplyDeleteCongrats on the sale - these are striking and beautiful. Shared.
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