earring Design

These Tutti Frutti hoop halo earrings are inspired by the Art Deco movement’s emphasis on symmetry and geometric patterns together with the flamboyant and pronounced central gems of classic Cocktail Jewellery. The hoop-halo link is angled so that the halos face subtly forward to ensure maximum visual impact. They can be worn distinctly on their own or complimented by other pieces from the Tutti Frutti collection.

Metalwork

The hoops, earwires, halos and baskets were created by forming and shaping metal bullion using traditional mounting methods. These ‘master’ earring components are then used to create moulds from which wax versions are made, and these waxes are cast into 9ct or 18ct recycled rose gold using the ‘lost wax’ casting method. The component castings are filed, emeried and smoothed before being soldered together using gold solder and a blowtorch.

Gems

The gems are responsibly sourced by a trusted dealer based in Hatton Garden, London who we work closely with to ensure the highest quality and most vibrantly coloured stones. Each central 6mm brilliant cut rhodolite garnet is claw set and finished with talons and ringed by twenty 1mm blue sapphires individually set into the halo using the thread and grain technique.

Finishing touches

The completed earrings are sent to the Edinburgh Assay Office for Hallmarking before returning to Shetland to be given a final finish and polish.

The earrings are presented in a high quality satin textured and chamois lined box.