These sweet earrings are hand-crafted from a mold of an actual daisy flower that is pressed into fine silver clay, formed into shape, and fired in a kiln at 1650 degrees. Once fired, they are polished and then oxidized to bring out the beautiful 3-dimensional plant details. The result is a stunning and versatile pair of earrings that work as well with a t-shirt and jeans as they do with a special dress.
These sunny springtime blooms have several positive meanings. The meaning of a daisy flower can be purity, innocence, new beginnings, joy and cheerfulness. In the Victorian Era, daisies symbolised innocence, loyalty and an ability to keep things secret. You could give someone a posy of daisies, and in the language of flowers, this could be taken to mean their secret was safe with you.
Metal clay is made from powdered precious metal combined with an organic clay-like binder and water. The clay acts as a binder for the silver and is burned away during firing. This leaves a piece that is 99.9% pure silver, in contrast to sterling silver, which is 92.5% silver and 7.5% copper. It is hypoallergenic.
Earrings measure 5/8" wide and 1 1/2" long. Ear wires are hand-formed from sterling silver. In stock now.