N°12 Statement Earrings

From Rockpool to Jewelry Box

Every dive and every tidepool exploration provides a new blueprint for my work and this chance meeting with vibrant algae found in a shallow rockpool in Woolgoolga (or "Whoopi" as locals call it), is one of my favourites. 

These algae thrive in tidepools, where they almost fluoresce in shades of turquoise, emerald, and deep blue under the sunlight. Its textures, colors, and biological form directly influenced my material and design choices. 

The algae's undulating, petal-like fronds appear almost translucent, their hues shifting depending on light and water clarity. The gradation of blues, greens, and golds in the earrings mirrors this. The layered structure of the algae—some areas more opaque, others allowing light to pass through—reminded me of the way faceted gemstones interact with light. I knew I wanted to replicate both the vibrancy and the organic fluidity of this life form in jewelry.
I have carefully selected  each stone in these earrings to match both the color spectrum and the way the algae visually behaves underwater:

• Apatite :These faceted stones serve as the focal point, much like how the algae's darker fronds contrast with lighter areas. The rich blue of Apatite closely resembles the way sunlight refracts through water, while Chalcedony translucency echoes the algae’s softer edges.
• Green Onyx: These smaller beads add depth, mimicking the tiny nodes and growth clusters within the algae’s structure. 
• Peridot &  Agate: These stones introduce the yellow-green-turquoise hues that exist where the algae meets rock surfaces, capturing the way its color shifts from pure blue to seaweed-green under different lighting.
• set into a 22k gold-plated base from Jaipur & Seoul (7.3 cm long) 

Like all our pieces these one-of-a-kind earrings are handcrafted with love and care in my little studio in Lennox Head! 

The Statement Earrings will be beautifully gift-wrapped and ready as an exceptional gift for yourself or an unexpected gift for someone special.