These earrings are cut from eco-friendly stainless steel, which is strong enough to form the very finest filigree shapes, before being beautifully textured on a series of anvils. This collection is inspired by delicate, woodland forms, the half light of dawn and dusk, and continues our themes of botanical sprigs and ancient classical mythology. Stainless steel is quickly becoming a highly popular choice among jewellery makers. It has long been valued for strength, shine, hygiene, and tarnish resistance. It can be endlessly recycled, and is considered one of the most sustainable and eco-friendly metals in common use. Its colour is very similar to sterling silver, and it is hard enough to be cut into the gossamer light shapes you see here… in fact, it is so strong it can be tricky to texture on our anvils, but my goodness its worth it. Our oldest anvil is around 150 years old, and its still going very strong!
Individual earring weight 1g Length 38mm (including the stud fixing) x 30mm width. The studs in this collection are mounted onto surgical steel stud fixings as standard. Earrings and ear wires can be easily replaced should you lose one, so do get in touch if you need anything. All our postage and packaging materials are plastic free.
'Silvan' is named after Silvanus, the Ancient Roman deity of the woodlands and countryside. Often depicted in the company of animals, in the guise of a simple country dweller. Silvanus is one of the older Roman deities, and as the protector of the forest was said to take great delight in rural wilderness growing fre
