For me, it always starts with the material. These stick pearls stopped me the moment I held them — long, luminous, and quietly architectural. Each one has a slightly different surface texture, a soft iridescence that shifts from white to blush depending on the light. They're not precious in the traditional sense. They're something better: unexpected.
I built a rectangular open cage frame in oxidized sterling silver to hold them — three pearls suspended side by side, contained but not constrained. The oxidized finish gives the silver a dark, moody depth that makes the pearls glow by contrast. Below the frame, three small sterling silver granule drops hang freely, adding just enough movement to catch the light when you turn your head.
The ear wires are 14k gold-filled, a deliberate warmth against the cool oxidized silver. These earrings are substantial in presence but surprisingly light to wear — the kind of piece that photographs beautifully and feels even better in person. They would make stunning bridal earrings — elegant, one-of-a-kind, and completely unforgettable on your wedding day.
D E T A I L S
A B O U T T H I S P I E C E
Art In Motion Jewelry is handcrafted by artist Cheryl Whitney-Huebner. Every piece is entirely hand fabricated — created, photographed, and shipped by my hands alone. I do not mass produce. I use only the highest-quality materials, and you can expect slight natural variations in the raw metal. These are not imperfections — they are the soul of the piece.
S H I P P I N G
Carefully packaged and shipped via tracked mail.
Peace, Love, and Creativity — Cheryl
I’m Cheryl Whitney-Huebner, the artist and metalsmith behind Art In Motion Jewelry.
Each piece begins at my Texas workbench and is fabricated individually by hand. I allow the metal, stone and process to guide the final form, preserving the textures and subtle variations that give handmade work its life.
Metal is my medium. Life is my muse.
Some of my cabochons begin as rough stone and are cut, shaped and polished by me in my Texas studio. Other gemstones are individually sourced and selected for their natural color, character and distinctive markings.
Whether cut by my hands or carefully chosen, each stone guides the design of the one-of-a-kind piece created around it.
Natural variations and inclusions are not imperfections—they are part of the stone’s story.
Your jewelry is carefully protected and beautifully presented using recyclable, recycled or responsibly sourced packaging whenever possible.
Every package is prepared by hand with the same care given to the piece inside—
considering both its safe arrival and the impact of the materials used.