The River Disc Hand-Forged Sterling Silver Earrings

These earrings are part of Shane’s The River collection, hand-forged in sterling silver in our Adirondack jewelry studio using traditional silversmithing tools. Each disc is built at the bench, with flowing wire crossing the surface to echo the movement of water, while flattened silver beads are placed to reflect the presence of river stones. The composition is shaped through disciplined metalwork, resulting in hand-forged sterling silver jewelry with depth and narrative form.

Form & Proportion

The earrings measure just under 1.75 inches in length, offering a bold yet balanced profile. The disc form provides a strong foundation, while the layered wire and bead elements create movement across the surface. Hammered facets in the upper portion of the disc introduce light variation, adding contrast to the flowing structure below.

Materials & Method

Forged from solid sterling silver, each disc is shaped, hammered, and refined through controlled tool work. Wire is carefully formed and applied across the surface, while flattened beads are integrated to create dimensional detail. The hammered texture in the upper field reflects light, bringing forward the contrast between surface and structure. This is heirloom quality silver, built for durability and long-term wear.

Built Details

• Solid sterling silver
• Hand-forged and bench-built
• Disc form with layered surface design
• Flowing wire detail across each disc
• Flattened silver bead accents
• Hammered facets for light reflection
• Measures approximately 1.75 inches
• Part of The River collection
• One-of-a-kind variation in each pair

Collector Context

These earrings are part of a defined studio collection, built individually with subtle variation in each pair. The River collection reflects a continued exploration of natural movement and form, with each piece holding its place within a limited body of work shaped by material and process.

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