Dublin Rose Plique-a-jour Earrings

I love the Arts and Crafts Dublin Rose design, and enjoyed using a simple version of it in these plique-a-jour earrings. I designed them as mirror images of each other for symmetry.

These are slightly domed and made from substantial sterling sheet, so they're not lightweight earrings! I used two shades of pink and 3 shades of green enamels to add interest to the plique-a-jour areas. While this photograph shows them backlit slightly- displaying the "stained glass" look for which plique-a-jour is famous- the colors are also visible and vivid without this special lighting. The earwires are based on a commercial set, modified to fit the earrings and with the hinges riveted for additional sturdiness. The semi-matte finish of the silver resists tarnish and sets off the shine of the glass.

Sterling silver, fine silver, glass enamel.

1.25 x 1.375 in (32 x 35 mm)

For sale: $250 US. Please email me for details.

A close-up of one of the earrings.