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Branch

Diamond Branch Hoop Earrings

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With their earthy, understated elegance, these Branch earrings are an interesting alternative to the ubiquitous hoop. The matte arc of sterling silver is lightly hammered to reveal an angular, fluid surface. The earrings are encrusted with a shimmering surface of bezel set diamonds and fasten with a sterling silver post back. Perfect for casual or more dressy occasions, these are a modern day staple.

total length : 5/8"
sterling silver hoop width : about 2mm
diamonds : 6 : vary in size : 1mm to 2mm diameter each
sterling silver post backs

Venice, CA - After a long, left-brained detour following her start as an art major, Michele Scholnick returned to design and found herself captivated by a wax as a sculpture medium. Her line, Branch, which today includes both fine jewelry and bronze decorative objects, is influenced by all things nature, from the pristine to the decayed, and is characterized in some instances by a soft minimalism, and in others, the use of painstakingly applied texture. Michele carves the pieces by hand, mostly in the middle of the night and with lots of help from her two dogs.