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Branch

Chryseum Diamond Post Earrings

br-569eb

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Earthy, edgy and perfect for every day, these Branch earrings are an eye-catching composition of contrast. The textured blackened silver squares are set with a shimmering white diamond and connect to post backs. Perfect for casual or dressy occasions, these make a statement despite their diminutive size.

stud : 7mm x 7mm : oxidized sterling silver
diamonds : 2 : 1mm 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.