These Keum-Boo Triangle Earrings are a stunning testament to masterful metalwork, where ancient technique meets contemporary design.
Fashioned from Fine .999 Sterling Silver, the elongated, tapered forms have been hand-textured and aggressively hammered, creating a mesmerizing, organic topography that gives the silver a matte, ethereal satin finish while still allowing a shimmering brilliance to catch the light.
Across this dynamic silver canvas, a tapestry of 23.5k gold has been permanently and beautifully fused using the ancient Korean gilding technique of Keum-Boo (literally meaning "attached gold"). The gold is not plated, but atomically bonded to the silver surface in a pattern of fused circles and sweeping washes, giving the piece its unique and painterly abstract character. The pure gold areas gleam with an unparalleled, warm richness that is in striking contrast to the cool, icy blue-white of the high-purity silver.
Suspended from classic sterling silver ear wires, these earrings are a perfect balance of raw, rugged texture and luxurious, sophisticated gilding—a truly one-of-a-kind statement that showcases the enduring beauty of mixed-metal artisan jewelry.
Product Specifications:
Metal Type: .999 Sterling Silver, 23.5k gold
Length: 3 inches
Width: 5-8 inches
Artist: Carrie Armstrong of Big Sur Goldsmiths
