Organic Matter: Lily Pad/Blue Diamond Hoop & Drop Earrings

Stone(s):  Four, rose-cut blue diamonds, measuring 3.5 mm (2) and 2.0 mm (2). 

Material(s): Hoops are 14K yellow gold. Lily pads are oxidized sterling silver (pictured) or high polished sterling silver (.925) with 14K yellow gold accents. Blue diamonds (top) are set in 14K rose gold. Blue diamonds (bottom) are set in 18K yellow gold. 

Measurement(s):  1 1/2" Long and 3/4" wide.

Description/Artist Notes: The oxidized sterling silver is formed using hammers and anvils, creating the rolling waves and curves in the metal (reminiscent of a lily pad). 

Colored diamonds are colorless when mined from the earth. They then undergo a treatment called irradiation, to permanently create the colored diamond. Irradiated diamonds are not radioactive and will not fade. The enhancement does not affect the price and is an affordable option compared to naturally occurring colored diamonds, which are extremely rare.