Teardrop Earrings, Teardrop Earring, Statement Earrings, Teardrop Shape, Sterling Silver, Fractal, Fractal Art, Fractals, Geometric

These are my Fractal Teardrop Earrings.

View the entire Fractal collection in our shop here:
https://www.etsy.com/shop/HouseofMetalworks?section_id=41147527

We hand forge each pair of fractal earrings from scratch in our studio based in Emmaus, PA

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MEASUREMENTS:

Ear Wire - 1/2 inch long.

Teardrop: 1/2 inch wide x 1 inch tall

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MATERIALS:

Sterling Silver

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CHECK OUT OUR FULL ETSY SHOP

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HouseofMetalworks

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a little about my new Fractal collection:

In 2022, My friend Kathryn and I went on several thrifting adventures and began noticing flatware at local flea markets and antique shops. What fun it was to treasure hunt with her, and soon we enlisted Steve, Kathryn's husband.

I purchased an assortment of plated flatware, and after a few months, I invited them to play in the studio. We had a great workout that day trying to achieve what we wanted with the tools that I had (very sore and some blistering the day after). I learned what type of flatware, materials, and tools we would need to execute the designs and once I obtained the necessary elements and tools, I played with bending techniques and different silhouettes that could be made from these treasures.

These materials, however, frustrate me. If I don't know what metals precisely my treasures are made from, I can't guarantee that the pieces I create will hold their color or not turn a finger green. And I feel if I am creating something it should last. To solve this problem, I started to look at vintage sterling flatware. This is material I understand.

I purchased and quickly sold through my first sterling spoon rings and then had an epiphany. As a metalsmith, I am not limited to just spoons. I can take inspiration from the different silhouettes and textures that come along with flatware and apply my own textures and silhouettes.

I used my favorite go-to material - Sterling Silver. I melted a bunch of scraps, made some ingots, rolled them out and then applied a few different textures to the metal, and then hand-drew and sawed different elements. One texture pattern really stood out - It appeared as a fractal (a curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole). The pattern is stunning as is but when a patina is added to it, it becomes an entirely different look.

The Fractal Collection was born from a love of friends, thrifting, sterling silver, and recycling.

I can share this collection with you by enlisting my husband, Peter, an amazing photographer. Sterling Silver is a tough medium to photograph, and he makes it look so easy. Check him out: https://peteritalianophotography.com

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frac·tal
/ˈfrakt(ə)l/
noun

a curve or geometric figure, each part of which has the same statistical character as the whole. Fractals are useful in modeling structures (such as eroded coastlines or snowflakes) in which similar patterns recur at progressively smaller scales, and in describing partly random or chaotic phenomena such as crystal growth, fluid turbulence, and galaxy formation

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DELIVERY & TURNAROUND TIMES

***PLEASE NOTE****

We Hand Make Each Piece

We consistently update our Production time on our website to keep you in the loop: https://houseofmetalworks.com/pages/production-timing

The production days are in addition to the shipping speed you choose. If you are looking to receive your piece in a specific timeframe, contact us for help selecting a shipping service.

We also update our Etsy turnaround time, and the estimated delivery date is listed in each listing.

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SHIPPING SPEEDS:

Please note that delivery speeds via USPS have been slow.

Any timeframe that Etsy has provided is only an estimate. We can't guarantee the transit times once we hand it over to the carrier. It is in their hands and can be unpredictable sometimes.

We highly recommend that if you need to receive this order for a specific date, contact us for our recommendation of carrier/service.

WE SHIP VIA:

First Class Mail = Snail Mail ~ this is our most economical option, but it is slow and takes some time for delivery.

Priority Mail ~ Usually 2-3 days but not always.

UPS - contact us if you would prefer this method, and we can get a shipping estimate to you ASAP ~> UPS Ground, 2-Day, Overnight

International, Global mail

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RETURNS/EXCHANGES

I gladly accept returns, exchanges, and cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
Custom or personalized orders

Buyers are responsible for return shipping costs.

If the item is not returned in its original condition, the buyer is responsible for any loss in value.

Questions about your order?

Please get in touch with us through a conversation on Etsy if you have any problems or questions about your order.

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CARE INSTRUCTIONS

All of our pieces are forged from natural metals, and the chains and cording have been selected and tested to be worn and stand up to the test of an active lifestyle.

I wear my pieces every day, all day. I never take them off. I go from the studio to running, biking, yoga, swimming to shower.

This line was designed to be comfortable to wear every day and to last.

We also now offer excellent polishing cloths for sale in our Etsy shop:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/974917984

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GIFT WRAPPING & PACKAGING

To reduce our carbon footprint, we package our orders in minimalistic plastic-free, biodegradable, or recycled packaging.

If you want your order gift-wrapped, please choose "gift wrap" when checking out.

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