How I Got from Here to There

It all started with this ring. I call it the Onion Peel Ring because the layers of silver reveal the innermost part (pearl). Everyone knows that the inside layer is the sweetest!

Anyway, I copied that ring from a photograph on Pinterest. It’s similar to one of my own designs that I was never really happy with. Maybe the same technique could be used on my old original piece.

Here’s the secret: The pearl is held in place with a wire post. A lot of pearl jewelry is made this way: half drilled, placed onto a pin and glued in place. That little wire pin got me thinking about earrings...

Wait, I’m not done yet. A sculpture is in the works that will be a larger version of the necklace!!

Note:  The Onion Peel Ring was part of an art show at the GCAA Creative Zone in Pinellas Park called “What I Did on my Quarantined Staycation”. It won an honorable mention!