Algae cyanotype, Anna Atkins, deep glass earrings

Rhodomenia palmata (Rhodymenia palmata), seaweed; cyanotype photograph by Anna Atkins, ca.1843-1853. From the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.

19th century English botanist Anna Atkins is considered the first person to publish a book with photographic images, and possibly the first woman to create a photograph. She learned about the new invention of photography from her friend, William Henry Fox Talbot; and she used the cyanotype method, invented by astronomer William Herschel, to create her botanical images of algae, ferns, and flowers.

The earring pendant trays measure 12mm diameter and 3.5mm deep, and are made from silver-plated brass. The glass cabochons are 10mm across and 6mm in depth, deeper than standard cabochons, creating an interesting and lively magnifying effect. 

All earrings have sterling silver hooks and come in a sturdy black card gift box.