Hanami (the viewing of cherry blossom),– are long, delicate earrings with a fine flower pattern and gently sparkling, pale-yellow citrines.

This piece is part of my Cherry Blossom Collection. Having always been drawn to Japanese aesthetics, traditions, and craft practices, the idea for this collection emerged whilst listening to a novel set in Japan. Reflecting on the minimal beauty of Japanese cherry blossom prints by Hokusai and Hiroshige, this collection seeks to capture the fleeting, fragile grace of cherry blossoms drifting on a spring breeze.

Combining the rich yellow of 22ct gold (or the slightly paler hue of 18ct gold) with the satin-finished, textured whiteness of silver creates a striking contrast, while the softly sparkling yellows of the citrines and golden rutile quartz further enhance the pieces’ delicate elegance.

The diamond-shaped, dangly earrings feature a dainty silver and gold flower pattern with tiny golden dots at their centre. Between the two shapes sit round, chequerboard-cut citrines that give off a soft yellow sparkle.

Colour / Finish: Textured, satin finish

Material: Argentium silver and 18 ct Single Mine Origin (SMO) gold

Gemstone: ethically sourced, pale-yellow chequerboard citrines from Brazil, Ø 6mm

Size of earrings: 42 x 15 mm

Weight: 3.3 g per earring

My Ref: HBM212

Techniques: Fusing and texturing, stone-setting

Carefully designed and handmade in my Hertfordshire (UK) studio, using traditional methods and eco-friendly processes and materials. Click this link to find out more.

Care: Click here to find out how to look after your jewellery.

Photography: Stacey Bentley Photography (product images)