DONNA McAFEE Oxidized Sterling Silver Botanical Etching Necklace

.5” x .5” 

Sterling Silver Ear Wires (.5" Length)

Sheet Sterling Silver lightly oxidized

Hand-sawed; Hand-hammered; Hand-formed; Hand - etched

A stunning accessory to wear at Work and on to a Dinner out!

Handmade in the USA

These elegant earrings are a one of a kind pair  that Donna created specifically for our Gallery’s Collection of her Work. They are hand- etched with botanical design; lightly oxidized by the Artist. 

Donna works directly with the metals by hand sawing, hand hammering, and hand forming. This pair of Earrings is etched with Donna's signature botanical Etching - on sheet sterling silver.

 Her craftsmanship and personal artistic expression transform these raw materials into jewelry that is so flattering to wear.

“It is in the wearing of the jewelry that the creative process is truly completed. I hope that others feel the same joy and sense of connection while wearing my jewelry that I feel while making it” – Donna McAfee

*We were shocked and very saddened to learn on 3/22/17 that Donna McAfee, of Wichita, Kansas passed away on February 22, 2017 in Wichita.

 Donna celebrated almost 42 years of marriage with her husband Bill. She graduated with a master degree in art education at Emporia State University 1978 and taught art for 9 years before starting her own business McAfee Metalry - designing and constructing fine jewelry from her home. She was a member of numerous arts and craftsman societies. Her fine Jewelry is consistently gorgeous, distinctive, and meticulously handcrafted from fine silver, gold and often set with various semi-precious gemstones.

 Donna created Collections specifically for our Gallery –as we loved her work and wanted to feature her Work – in price points that worked for our Gallery. The Pieces in our current collection were designed uniquely for The Magical Animal and are literally one of kind.

When we decided to put them “on sale” in anticipation of a Mother’s Day Order that we had planned on ordering this week… we didn’t know yet of Donna’s sudden passing. Donna was a very generous person and we believe that she would enjoy the idea of providing a special chance for someone to purchase her Work – during the unusual occasion of being offered on sale. 

Donna lived her life with a positive and intense attitude and treasured her time with family and friends. She was and remains a treasure and she will be greatly missed. Her pieces in this Collection are a Treasure and those fortunate to purchase these special pieces will wear a part of her passion – truly handcrafted with love ❤.