Lapis Earrings on Stamped Sterling
by Michelle.
(San Diego)

Lapis and sterling earrings
These lapis and sterling earrings started out as an experiment.
I made a leaf stamp out of tool steel and wanted to try doing something different with it.

Trying out the lapis stone
I stamped a pattern on sterling silver sheet, then sawed around the outline of the shape and domed it.
I did not know what color or shape of stone I would use, so I tried out a number of stones.

Closeup after patina and before finishing and setting stone
When I put the oval lapis stones on the domed pieces, it was meant to be!
Michelle
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