Half-Circle Dangles Gemstone:Blue Topaz Artist uses multiple glass techniques

Artist uses multiple glass techniques in a laborious process of layering color

asymmetrical X

and built by hand

set in a classic oval frame

The surface treatment of this Jean Elton work is an example of the 'Steams' series after the hand-painted color and shapes evocative of a lively stream running in an autumn forest

Half-Circle Dangles Gemstone:Blue Topaz Artist uses multiple glass techniquesSterling silver and 18k gold with blue topaz or red garnet are gracefully combined in these lightweight earrings crafted with traditional metalsmithing techniques. The 4mm gemstones offer glittering contrast to the sterling silver half circles' lightly oxidized surfaces. Sterling silver French hooks.