Ted Muehling Rare Vintage Large Articulated Pinecone Earrings

Ted Muehling has spent decades exploring the extraordinary beauty of ordinary things found in nature. His remarkable articulated pinecone earrings are a perfect example. Each golden pinecone is composed of overlapping scales that move gently with the wearer, transforming a familiar woodland form into something wonderfully sculptural. At 3.5 inches long, these vintage earrings are dramatic without losing the delicate balance and organic elegance that define Muehling's work. They are a larger scale than the articualted Pinecone Earrings available in shops. Truly wearable art.

Details

Designer:   Ted Muehling

Period:   Likely circa 1990s–early 2000s

Metal:   Yellow gold-plated metal with 14K gold ear wires

Design:   Large articulated pinecones

Length:   3.5"

Weight:   16.9 grams

Condition:   Very good vintage; light wear to a few scales