Sapphire kōwhai seedpod earrings

These 100% natural yellow sapphire kowhai “seeds” are flush set into hand pierced sterling silver. I have hand engraved the ridgy texture of the seedpod with my burr.
Each kōwhai seedpod earrring measures 4mm wide and 2mm deep (thick) and 27mm long or approx 40mm including the earwire.
These elegant earrings are hand pierced (sawn) out of 2mm thick solid sterling silver.
Then I drill and burr out the holes for the gemstones which have to be exactly the same size and shape of each individual gem, this is the tricky bit because if I take away even a fraction too much metal, I can’t put it back and the gem won’t be set well. Once I have the gemstone seated perfectly, I burnish the metal down onto it, to lock it in (no glue is ever involved) For the finishing touch, I hand engrave the details to make the texture with my burr. I love engraving with a burr; the process, the simplicity, the skill and the result. You just can’t get that hand crafted feel with laser cut or cast or CAD techniques
Enjoy a rare piece of jewellery that is made with skill and passion.
Thank you for your interest in my work,
Adele