Ballybunion Knot Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver
Ballybunion Knot Drop Earrings in Sterling Silver This design is based on a World Record Celtic sand art project that three of Walker Metalsmiths' craftsmen participated in on Ballybunion Beach on the Atlantic coast in Ireland. The sand art covered 1.1 acres and measured 100 x 45 meters. It is a composition of fourteen interlaced triquetras, also commonly known as Trinity knots. Over twenty artists from as far away as Australia, Hawaii, Scotland and the Isle of Man joined with Irish colleagues under the guidance of renowned Waterford based sand artist Manu (Manolo Froelich). The artists had been in nearby Listowel, Ireland for the International Day of Celtic Art Conference. Using stakes and strings like a draftsman's compass - Manu drew arcs in the damp sand to guide the design. Using rakes, the artists followed Manu's guidance. Raking the sand exposes the wetter, darker sand beneath the surface, which contrasts with the dry sand on the surface. MATERIALS & CRAFTSMANSHIP Handcrafted in sterling silver at Walker Metalsmiths in Andover, NY. Original designs by Stephen Walker. Learn more: Celtic Knotwork & Design Symbolism How It's Made: Lost Wax Casting Item number: SW3772-DE