Unearthed – Copper & Abalone Drop Earrings

A one-of-a-kind pair of sculptural copper earrings featuring repurposed antique tin cups filled with fragments of shimmering abalone shell, suspended within hand-formed copper circles. Organic, tactile and deliberately irregular, each earring is slightly different, giving the pair their distinctive Wabi-Sabi character.

Unearthed – Copper & Abalone Drop Earrings

A one-of-a-kind pair of sculptural earrings combining hand-formed copper, repurposed antique tin and shimmering fragments of abalone shell.

At the centre of each earring is a tiny cup formed from antique tin, filled with fragments of abalone shell and set in resin. The shell catches the light beautifully, revealing flashes of pearly blue, green and silver that contrast with the warmth and texture of the surrounding copper.

Each tin cup is suspended within an irregular hand-formed copper circle, creating an open, lightweight design with plenty of movement. The marks, variations and imperfections in both the copper and antique tin have deliberately been retained, celebrating the history of the materials and giving the earrings their distinctive Wabi-Sabi, found-object character.

No two pieces can ever be exactly alike.

Materials: Copper, repurposed antique tin, abalone shell and resin
Style: Sculptural, organic, Wabi-Sabi and contemporary
Finish: Hand-formed and textured
One of a kind: You will receive the exact pair shown

Care

Copper naturally darkens and develops a patina with age and wear. Keep your earrings dry and avoid wearing them while bathing or showering, swimming (including in the sea), washing up or using household chemicals.

Your earrings will be presented in a black gift box, ready for gifting or keeping.

Please note that colours may vary slightly depending on individual screen and monitor settings.

 
 
£48incl. delivery

Contact Julie

Julie Gregory
Seahouses
Northumberland

Tel: 07917815067
Email: info@juliegregoryart.co.uk

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Galleries and Exhibitions

Up and Coming exhibitions

 

Border Art Fair 13-15th March 2026

Past exhibitions

Bailiffgate Museum - Alnwick 2018

Feltonbury musicfestival and art festival -Felton 2018

Northumberland Zoo - Morpeth 2018

Brick Lane Gallery -London 2023

Border art fair - Kelso 2024 & 2025 

Great Northern Contemporary Craft and Art Fair Newcastle  2025

Edinburgh Art Fair -Edinburgh Corn Exchange 19-21st Sep 2025

Gallery Representation

 

Moy Mackay Gallery - Peebles

Bright Water Gallery - Alnwick

The Alnwick Gallery - Alnwick (current)

The Northumbrian Nest -Seahouses (current)

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