Fine Silver & 24K Gold Keum Boo Earrings

Fine Silver & 24 carat gold Keum Boo earrings.
 
Silver rectangles have been cut in 999 fine silver, criss cross textured in places and decorated with 24 carat gold using Keum Boo method, then oxidised to darken the silver and highlight and contrast the gold details.
 
The textures have then been polished lightly to give a further contrast.
 
Fitted with Sterling Silver or Gold ear wires.
 
Keum Boo meaning "attached gold" is an ancient jewellery technique originating in Korea, which is used to attach gold to silver. The bonding of gold and silver is achieved through pressure and heat.