Oxidised Silver and Gold Garnet Tornado Earrings

A spiraling tornado of oxisided silver and 18ct gold is suspended from a molten disc of oxisided silver, with a 1.5ct oval garnet drop. These ancient-inspired earrings are elegant and mysterious with their flashes of gold. The earrings are worn from a ear post behind the silver disc and measure 5cm long.

Garnets, the birthstone for January, are believed to be a protective stone, shielding the wearer from injury. This made them particularly popular amongst warriors and royalty. Occasionally associated with life-giving blood, red-variety garnets are also connected to vitality, love, and light. Garnets are also linked with second wedding anniversaries.

The Designer

Disa Allsopp is fascinated by ancient civilisations that worked in metal like the Egyptians and Etruscans. She uses hand hammering, forging and reticulation techniques in 18ct gold and silver to give a luxurious textured finish with a sense of history. Metal is left in it’s natural state, often rugged and patinated for an earthy finish. By incorporating gleaming jewels in rich colours she adds to the treasure-like quality, as if discovering an ancient hoard.

Born in London, Disa grew up in Barbados and studied at Middlesex University with a Postgraduate in Jewellery at Edinburgh College of Art & Design. Disa originally set up a workshop in Barbados and then returned to London in 1996 where she currently designs and makes all her jewellery.

Jewellery Care

To look after your jewellery we recommend it must not be worn in the bath, shower or whilst swimming and we advise any perfume or hairspray is to be applied before putting on your jewellery to avoid contact with chemicals and cosmetics. Please remove your jewellery before engaging in practical activities such as sport.

Please get in touch to enquire about our cleaning services and restoring surface finishes.