I forged and fused this necklace from 8 gauge silver for a solid weight and feel. It will rest comfortably around your neck and shoulders.
I just finished this 24" chain necklace & will be showing on October 13 at the NC State Fair. It is forged from 12 gauge argentium silver wire (93.5% silver and all the joints are fused, rather than soldered. I hammered one side with a textured hammer that gives a texture like woven cloth.
I designed this 24" Argentium silver chain to complement the Malachite stone that I bought from my friend, Chris Whitley. The stone is approximately 2" long and can be worn on either shoulder or in front at the bottom. It can also be removed and the chain can be worn by itself. Since the back of the stone is also polished, I did some decorative hand-sawing to reveal the deep green stone. The chain is made from 12 gauge silver for a solid feel.
I asked my friend, Chris Whitley, to cut me a few pietersite cabachons from some high quality rough from Namibia that he had. The stone has a mix of rich dark blue and black shimmering mineral and reminds me of the dark night sky. This pendant is reversible with an image of a cat looking at the full moon on the "back" side. The pendant is just over 2-1/4" high & the stone is 7/8" x 1-1/8".
The green tones of this natural Mexican Chrysocolla made me think of the lush foliage that we have enjoyed this summer. I constructed this 2-sided pendant so either side shows off the various colors. I concealed my maker's marks inside the loop at the top. Since the NC State Fair has been cancelled for this year, I am not holding back my inventory. This makes this special "miniature sculpture" a first come, first served piece!!
I made this "V" shaped necklace just for someone special on Valentine's Day. Elegant & classic, just like the person who will wear it!
This sterling silver necklace chain was inspired by a beautifully crafted iron chain that I found in my grandmother's barn in 1975. The necklace consists of double interwoven and twisted links handmade from 12 gauge sterling wire. It weighs just over 3-1/2 ounces and measures almost 26 inches in length.
This open front silver necklace curves gracefully around the neck with a series of overlapping spirals. You can even hang your favorite pendant from the lower loop.
This pendant combines the rich blues and greens of chrysocolla with the bright sheen of polished sterling silver in a graceful design. I cut out the back in a complementing pattern and the pendant can be worn with this side showing.
I bought this richly colored chrysocolla stone in Sedona, Arizona in 2011 and designed this pendant to enhance it. The solid sterling plate that it rests on is engraved to complement the wire components that frame the stone.
The idea for this pendant was inspired by Navaho designs that I saw recently in Arizona. I combined a 5/8" malachite gemstone that I bought in Sedona with the two layers of sterling silver sheet. The pendant measures just over 1-3/4" in length.
I like the combination of an organic looking Picasso stone with the highly polished arms of sterling silver. A choker or chain can be fitted through any of the three loops. It measures 2' in length.
I designed this striking pendant to combine the angular cut of the Apache Gold stone with the triangular shape of the sterling silver rods. The stone comes from Arizona. The pendant measures 3-1/4" in length and comes with a matching open front choker which was also made from the same triangular sterling rods.
The rich colors of this crystaline ruby-zoisite contrast nicely with the highly polished silver pendant. I sculpted the "fingers" of the pendant so they would fold around the stone to hold it securely. The stone is 1/4" thick and the pendant measures just over 2-1/2" in length.
This Southwest inspired pendant combines sparkling sterling silver with the black, silver and shimering blue of Larvikite, a feldspar/granite found in Norway. It measures 3" in length.
I fashioned this hammered wire heart chain with a whimsical twist from 12 ga. sterling silver wire. The catch is concealed in one of the links to blend with all the others. It measures 21-1/2" in length.
I designed this striking open front necklace with curving hammered bands to rest gracefully just below the neck. A pair of complementing earrings, hanging from "french wires", comes with the set.
The combination of ochre brown, black and blue reminded me of a night sky, so I created this pendant to feature it. The blue areas tend to flash as the pendant moves. It can be worn on a choker or chain.
The three hammered pieces of this pendant wrap over each other like a sash. It measures 3-1/4" in length.
I designed this necklace over 15 years ago while enjoying a beach vacation. My original sketch was more oval shaped, but as I was making it, I realized that a question mark shape would follow the spiraling lines of the shell better. It fits comfortably around the back of the neck. The piece is about 9-1/2" long.
Available with a variety of chains, that range from $20 to $35 in cost.
I made the original in 1981 for my mother to give to a special friend of hers. Most are worn as a cross on a chain and can be enjoyed all year long. By far, it is my most popular design!
Also see this ornament in a nativity scene.
Available as a custom order. I use a real sand dollar from the beach in North Carolina to model the size, shape & placement of holes. The hammered surface mimics the dappled appearance of this beach treasure. Size approx. 2" x 2 1/4"
This was originally designed as a Christmas ornament, but I've found over the years that many people also wear this as a pendant on a chain.
This started out as a Christmas ornament, but it can also be worn as a pendant on a chain.
