Ann Ladson of Charleston, South Carolina is one of my favorite artists to have met through Sweet Peach. It happened a couple of years ago during a get together with Erin Connelly at The Commons. Ann had brought over some of her rings to sell at Erin's shop. Since the moment I met Ann and immediately tried on one of her square rings, I was a devout fan. I think our first exchange of words began with me saying, "I'll buy it!" Although Ann is currently not making more rings, she has expanded her jewelry line to some really beautiful pieces....like these ombre sterling earrings. So good, right?

All of Ann's pieces are made by hand, from carving the wax to casting the mold in its metal and finishing. It's a labor intensive process as each piece is an original that could never be exactly duplicated. I'm particularly drawn to the lovely gold hoops, both here and here.

If you've followed Ann's work from the past, you've seen her bangles and brass and sterling necklaces which are all so fetching and eye catching. She has one of those online shops that if you bought me a present from it, there is a 100% guarantee I will absolutely love it. See all of her current jewels for yourself, here...then peruse the rest of her site which includes flatware and chef's utensils. Just be prepared. The words, "I'll buy it!" may come out of your mouth with a surprising amount of ease...