Memories of Athens Earrings

Inspired by the ancient Greeks and offered as a timeless classic in granulated 22 karat gold. These rosette motifs are often seen in ancient Greek jewelry and were thought to bring the wearer good luck. Granulation is an ancient technique, mastered by relatively few goldsmiths. It takes years of practice using the purest of metals. Each tiny granule is made by hand, and making enough for one piece of jewelry can take weeks, then placed one by one using a tiny brush. The piece is heated almost to the melting point. At that precise moment, the granules fuse and become one with the item being granulated. The technique is evident in museum collections featuring ancient jewelry. The 22 karat gold is a special alloy the artist makes, giving it a purity of 98% gold. She then creates sheet and wire from this alloy for fabrication. Post backs in 14 karat. Signed on the back by the artist.