For a 20th wedding Anniversary, why not forgo ceramics, for a jewel inspired by my travels in China...
The Emperor of China was regarded as the son of Heaven, responsible to the celestial power for success or failure of his government. The Ming Dynasty built the Temple of Heaven in about 1530, and it was the detail of circles and squares that decorate the roof edge of the temple that inspired these earrings.
Star Anise is inspired on a spring garden design. In the beautiful gardens of Suzhou in China, walls cascade with wisteria flowers, and cherry blossoms fall like confetti over the small pools. And through intricate open 'windows' intriguing vistas are framed. It was one of these 'windows' that inspired the Star Anise design....