HEPHAESTUS
HEPHAESTUS
Hephaestus earrings made from sterling silver and finished with an oxidised patina. These earrings are adorned with twisted fused a hammered drops and fused chain links.
Hephaestos was the god of fire a blacksmith and craftsman. I can imagine him making something like these to adorn the ears of his with the goddess Aphroditi.
*this item is ready to ship and will leave the studio within 3 working days
A characteristic of Vikki Kassioras jewellery pieces is that they are designed to individualise through wear by their owner. Oxidisation or blackening is a surface patina that will naturally change and wear away over time.
FEATURES
sterling silver
hand made fused links
oxidised (blackened) patina
total length of earring including drop approximately 8.5cms, drop from the earlobe approx 7.5cms
The technique of fusing utilises the natural properties of sterling silver. Each link is overlapped and carefully heated to the point just before melting. This bonds the metal and produces a strong join without the use of solder. The use of fusing to make jewellery was utilised by many ancient cultures but the Etruscans undoubtedly made the finest examples.