Delicate cosmos leaves were imprinted into fine silver clay to make these lovely earring.  A patina was applied to bring out the details of the leaves. 

Details:

Length is 1 1/4 inch, including ear wire, by 1/2 inch.

Sterling silver ear wire.

Fine silver metal clay consists of fine silver particles and a binder. After forming, drying, refining the piece is fired in a kiln.  During this time the binder burns off and the result is a piece that is .999 pure silver.