ARCHIVE: 1980s West German acrylic deco drop earrings - clear
Handmade in the Otways
Description
Materials: 1980s West German acrylic glass plus handmade sterling silver earring wires.
Size: approx 6cm from top of hook to bottom of the acrylic drop. The pair being worn in the second image are identical to this pair in size.
In the Winter of 2020 I was having treatment for Cancer in a big hospital in Melbourne. Every morning I would see the hot air balloons floating about gently in the distance from my hospital room window. The elegant curves of the balloons inspired the shape of these earring wires. Inspiration is everywhere.
Handmade in Betsy Blonde's Otway forest based studio on Gadubanud Country.
Meet the Maker
All Betsy Blonde pieces are created by Jacqueline Betsy, in her studio amongst the Otway forest. A lover of jewellery from an early age, Betsy Blonde's work is created using traditional metal working techniques incorporating hand selected gems and found vintage glass pieces. Every piece features silver or gold, sourced in Australia. Read more.
Our philosophy
Gems, vintage glass and recycled metals are used to bring you pieces that are made to be worn, and loved, for many years to come. Read more.
