Archive for the ‘Pendant’ Category
Pendant: Gemstone Wrapped with Brass Wire
Monday, July 12th, 2010Pendant: Botswana Agate with Silver Plated Copper Wrap
Monday, July 12th, 2010Pendant: Amazonite Free Form With Silver Plated Copper Wrap
Monday, July 12th, 2010Necklace: Pewter Rose Pendant with Silver Beads on Tan Leather Cord
Friday, June 18th, 2010Necklace-Bracelet-Earrings: Carnelian Heart Pendant with Faceted Nuggets on Copper Chain
Saturday, May 8th, 2010Named after the red-orange Kornel cherry, carnelian was believed by the Romans to be a stone of courage–able to shore up confidence and strength. In ancient Egypt, the stone was placed on mummies to assist the dead in their journey to the afterlife. From antiquity, carnelian has been worn in cameos in the belief that it will ward off insanity and depression. In contemporary times, carnelian is thought by some to enhance self esteem, to combat feelings of inadequacy, and to increase physical energy. In the home, it is sometimes used as a talisman to protect against fire and misfortune. Carnelian is associated with the solar plexus chakra (the yellow chakra), in which imbalances are thought to cause digestive problems, as well as lack of confidence. Carnelian is a variety of chalcedony and is a micro-crystalline quartz. It appears in a vibrant range of fire-orange reds to brown-reds and has a dull, waxy luster. The reddish tints in the translucent stone are due to one of its ingredients: iron oxide.
The necklace is 24 inches, bracelet 7 1/2 inches–both close with a lobster clasp onto the chain. The earrings have a 2 inch drop.
Necklace: Stripe African Ceramic Rhondelle with Black Onyx and Swarovski Crystal
Thursday, May 6th, 2010This stripe rhondelle bead was from the African ceramic bead mix I used to create the last two pieces. Swarovski crystals add some sparkle since the rhondelle has a matte finish. The components are wrapped onto the leather cord with silver plated copper wire. The necklace is 18 inches long and is attached with a small lobster clasp. The pendant wire wrap spiral attaching the pendant to the cord can be removed from the leather cord in order to use the cord to wear a different pendant.














