one-of-a-kind drop earrings of luminous mother-of-pearl scrimshaw earrings, hand-inscribed with ornate depictions of jellyfish, by artist-jeweler Hannah Blount
These nautical earrings are part of Hannah Blount’s Scrimshaw collection – a sailor’s technique born from late 18th-centuring whaling tradition, ink is applied to hand-etched material to reveal depictions of the sea, romance, lore, and longing for home. “Each Scrimshaw piece serves as a symbol of protection, resistance, and nostalgia.”
materials: 21.9ct mother-of-pearl, bright sterling silver and 14k gold, India ink, measuring approximately 21x35mm
About the Artist
The daughter of a fisherman and a seamstress, Hannah was raised in the tradition of hand skills, hard work, and dedication. In their weathered island home, she and her six siblings learned how to entertain themselves amidst the chaos that comes with such a large family. Her fine jewelry encompasses an organic and refined aesthetic. Hannah currently works out of her studio in New York, and sells her jewelry in various boutiques and galleries across the country
