The Crab with Pearl Drop Hook Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Oceanic Collection, a series inspired by marine life, coastal forms and the textures of the South Australian shoreline.
The design began with a real crab found along the South Australian coastline. It was carefully moulded so its small body, legs, claws and natural surface detail could be preserved before being transformed into sterling silver.
Freshwater pearls hang beneath the silver crab forms, adding soft organic lustre and a gentle sense of movement. The result is detailed, oceanic and quietly unusual: a pair of earrings shaped by the coastline, natural specimens and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver and freshwater pearls.
Process:
Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original crab was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 4 cm x 2.5 cm.
Explore more: View the Oceanic Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: What do crab earrings symbolise?
A: Crabs are often associated with protection, resilience and adaptability. In these earrings, the crab form also reflects a direct connection to the South Australian shoreline and the small natural details found along the coast.
Q2: Will the freshwater pearls look exactly the same as the photo?
A: Freshwater pearls are natural materials, so each pearl may vary slightly in shape, surface and lustre. These subtle differences are part of the character of handmade jewellery made with natural materials.
Q3: How do I clean the Crab with Pearl Drop Hook Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include freshwater pearls, do not place the pearls in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver crab forms only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
The Crab with Pearl Drop Hook Earrings are handcrafted sterling silver earrings made in Adelaide, South Australia by Olivia Dryden. They belong to the Oceanic Collection, a series inspired by marine life, coastal forms and the textures of the South Australian shoreline.
The design began with a real crab found along the South Australian coastline. It was carefully moulded so its small body, legs, claws and natural surface detail could be preserved before being transformed into sterling silver.
Freshwater pearls hang beneath the silver crab forms, adding soft organic lustre and a gentle sense of movement. The result is detailed, oceanic and quietly unusual: a pair of earrings shaped by the coastline, natural specimens and the handmade process.
Materials: Sterling silver and freshwater pearls.
Process:
Each pair is handmade in small quantities using traditional silversmithing and casting techniques. The original crab was carefully moulded before being cast in sterling silver. Slight differences in texture, finish and pearl character should be expected as part of the handmade process.
Dimensions: 4 cm x 2.5 cm.
Explore more: View the Oceanic Collection or browse more earrings.
FAQ
Q1: What do crab earrings symbolise?
A: Crabs are often associated with protection, resilience and adaptability. In these earrings, the crab form also reflects a direct connection to the South Australian shoreline and the small natural details found along the coast.
Q2: Will the freshwater pearls look exactly the same as the photo?
A: Freshwater pearls are natural materials, so each pearl may vary slightly in shape, surface and lustre. These subtle differences are part of the character of handmade jewellery made with natural materials.
Q3: How do I clean the Crab with Pearl Drop Hook Earrings?
A: Avoid perfumes, lotions and harsh chemicals, and gently polish the sterling silver with a soft jewellery cloth. Because these earrings include freshwater pearls, do not place the pearls in silver dip. A silver dip may be used occasionally on the sterling silver crab forms only, following the product instructions carefully before rinsing and drying completely.
