Autumnal Jewellery - Making Seasonal Silver Leaf Jewellery

So it’s that time of the year where there is a light thief at work and a brazen nip in the air. As sad as it is to nearly say goodbye to the lighter, warmer months, Autumn brings about such beautiful changes it is spirit-lifter of its own. As philosopher Albert Camus said, ‘Autumn is a Second Spring when every leaf is a flower.’ 

Autumn Jewellery Inspiration

The very word ‘autumnal’ conjures up so many beautiful images and one of the things I love most about this season are the turning leaves. So it was a good time this week to design a new leaf ring and pendant inspired by Autumn, especially as my sterling silver ‘Falling Leaf earrings’ have been a hit with customers.  

The Sterling Silver Jewellery Making Process

I designed a new silver leaf ring and pendant - drawing out the design, cut the pieces by hand from sterling silver sheet, then hand filed and shaped them. Then there was some fairly tricky soldering to do to bring the pieces together, but with strong coffee (and a bit of swearing) they came together just fine. Once the soldered silver pieces were cleaned up, the fun began.

With a handheld metal etching tool, I added a sparkling textural effect on the silver leaves and a geometric textural design to the silver band of the ring. (I love this versatility of this tool even though it makes an ear-shattering sound.)

The Finished Sterling Silver Leaf Jewellery

The new silver pendant and ring are aptly named ‘Turning Leaf.’ I’ve added the option of a heavy sparkling sterling silver cluster chain to the leaf pendant, but there is also the option of a sleeker silver box chain for a more understated look.

Video of Etching Sterling Silver and Final Polish

Watch the video on my YouTube channel to see the etching and final polishing of the ring… take note, you

may need to turn down the volume.  

https://youtu.be/OVTOGU2gEmA