I was inspired by the amazing color and flash of this pipe opal to adorn it with cascading tendrils of fringe. Delicate semi-precious gemstone beads were wrapped one by one to form a pendant sparkling with color and irresistible movement.
The solid pipe opal is from Queensland, Australia and weights 12 carats. The full pendant with cascading fringe measures 1 1/4 inches wide and 2 3/4 inches long. The argentium sterling silver neckwire adjusts from 15 to 17 inches.
Stones in the fringe include: swiss blue topaz, apatite, tsavorite garnet, chrysoberyl, mandarin garnet, pink sapphire and tanzanite. Metal is argentium sterling silver.
Absolutely, one-of-a-kind, handmade in my studio.
Item details
GTIN: 73429
Price
$1,590.00
Quantity available
1
Dimensions
Package
Length/Depth: 16 in
Width: 1.25 in
Height: 2.75 in
Shipping
Free
Refund & return policy
No refund or returns allowed on this purchase.
Exceptions may apply. Please message wendy for more information.
I've a degree in biology and have always been fascinated by the anatomy and morphology of plants and animals. At the same time, I've felt a strong pull to design and create. Transforming gemstones, wire, and sheets of metal into flowers, vines, and botanical abstractions is a natural culmination of these two paths.
My work explores leaf and petal motifs and the rhythmic rise-and-fall wave patterns found in nature. While freeform and organic, my creations are tempered by an underlying nod to structure and balance. The juxtaposition of raw and organic with delicate and romantic accents is another common theme.
In the studio, I often combine wire wrapping with traditional metalsmithing techniques in unique and original ways. I frequently pair wire-wrapped fringe accents with bezel-set stones.