Heddon
These gold-toned brass teardrop earrings are cut through with a vein of midnight blue marble jesmonite. Each is drawn by hand to make pieces as unique as the natural forms which inspired them. A larger stud earring, put these on to complement your other jewellery for a special occasion or by themselves to feel a bit more dressy at work.
These gold-toned brass teardrop earrings are cut through with a vein of midnight blue marble jesmonite. Each is drawn by hand to make pieces as unique as the natural forms which inspired them. A larger stud earring, put these on to complement your other jewellery for a special occasion or by themselves to feel a bit more dressy at work.
These gold-toned brass teardrop earrings are cut through with a vein of midnight blue marble jesmonite. Each is drawn by hand to make pieces as unique as the natural forms which inspired them. A larger stud earring, put these on to complement your other jewellery for a special occasion or by themselves to feel a bit more dressy at work.
Inspiration and Process
This collection started with an investigation of our local geology, especially the site of special scientific interest around Clevedon. Coastlines, fault lines and river courses, along with specimens gathered showing minerals growing through the host rock formed the basis for these pieces. I wanted to recreate the contrasts and conflicts found in these natural forms.
The process for each piece starts with a drawing that is applied to the brass sheet and cut out by hand. I construct the elements in my studio and fill with marble jesmonite which is mixed and coloured for each piece. Once the jesmonite is sanded back, it reveals the pattern of intricate metal curves.
Details
Each earring measures 15mm x 10mm and has a sterling silver post and scroll back. Each earring is unique, pairs are designed to complement each other rather than match. The current pair in stock is the one pictured.
Made from recycled brass, this pair of earrings has great sustainable credentials as the metal is part of an established process of circular reuse. Earring posts and scrolls are made from recycled sterling silver, in the UK. Jesmonite is an eco-friendly (non-toxic and VOC free) resin mixed with a natural mineral aggregate designed to look like marble.
Packaging and Care
Everything from Promises Promises comes hand-wrapped in bespoke packaging, perfect for giving (especially to yourself!). Each piece is wrapped in my own design tissue paper inside a branded box. A storage pouch for safekeeping and a care pack with polish pad will keep your piece looking like new.
To keep your brass earrings looking shiny, store in the pouch or box provided and polish from time to time with the polish pad. When your piece arrives, it is protected with a micro-crystalline wax which will keep it looking brand new for longer. The jesmonite section can be cleaned using a soft toothbrush, warm water and washing up liquid.
Commissions
Would you like these earrings made in a different metal or colour? Have them made specially for you in brass, silver or gold with a custom jesmonite colour. If you’d like to find out more about pricing and time lines head here and send a request with your perfect combination.
Delivery Information
Within the UK:
Standard delivery - Royal Mail Tracked 48 - Allow 5 working days - £3.50 Free for orders over £65
Express Delivery - Royal Mail Tracked and Signed 24 - Allow 3 working days - £6
International:
Royal Mail Tracked and Signed - £10
Europe - Allow 8 working days
Rest of World - Allow 10 working days
Buying as a gift? Add gift wrap for £3 (see gift wrap here), or simply add a personal message at check out.
About Me
I set up Promises Promises in 2014 as a brand for the jewellery I was creating while working in London in the fashion industry. Since then I’ve been a jeweller full-time, creating innovative eco-friendly jewellery from precious metals and jesmonite, collaborating with Laphroaig, the Science Museum and the British Library and selling in shops across the world. In 2020 I moved back West, gaining new inspiration from the landscape around me. Now I create small collections of hand-made jewellery, based on the things I love and crafted in my Bristol home studio.