Hi, my name is Tess and I am the designer behind Paws + Clay. I am an animal lover and work as a veterinarian in Australia. I started making earrings as gifts for my friends and family as well as to wear myself. I wanted to create earrings that were unique and bold that allowed me to add personality to my daily work look. It was important to me that these pieces were practical and didn't get in the way. As each collection is a unique design it was also a great way of expressing my creative side and I enjoyed the smile my creations bought to people's faces.