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Friday 10 January 2014

Chalcedony Square Blossom Pendant

I think the Christmas break did me and my mojo a lot of good as I feel afresh with new design ideas and currently have the time to explore them...

http://ksjewellerydesigns.co.uk/ourshop/prod_3061135-Chalcedony-Sterling-Silver-Flower-Pendant-Square-Blossom.html
Chalcedony Square Blossom Sterling Silver Pendant
 
Combining metalwork and wirework techniques, this pendant features a seemingly glowing blue chalcedony cabochon which I have set within an organic shaped wire blossom.  I had a shape/design in mind when I started making this pendant but the petal details sort of 'grew' as I was creating it.  This is my favourite kind of jewellery making as the end product can be a pleasant surprise!
 
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9 comments:

  1. Such a beautiful coloured stone and a wonderful design to showcase it :)

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    1. Thank you SMJ
      I really love this blue chalcedony, I've not used this gemstone much and I'm not sure why!
      Hope you are keeping well.
      Kristin :)

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  2. That's beautiful, I love the shape :D

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    1. Thank you so much Tracy!
      I am really drawn to this petal shape and have used it in a few other pieces and about to use it in more designs (variations of this pendant).
      All the best
      Kristin :)

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  3. Oh you totally make me want to explore more in the wire work department. That pendant is lovely ♥

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    1. Thanks lch - funny old world isn't it... I look at your work and you inspire me too - inspire me to improve my metalwork skills with the lovely shapes you create from metal! My wirework ideas come from doodles and shapes I see anywhere and everywhere (sometimes when I close my eyes, shapes and swirls pop up!). I have also started to create a piece of jewellery and lie it down on a piece of paper and draw extra shapes around or within it and then think how I can recreate this with wire. That's how the extra detail on this pendant came about.
      Happy 2014 to you - hope all is well with you and your family.
      Kristin :)

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  5. Simply stunning!. I love chalcedony and what a beautiful way to show it off!

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    1. Thank you Crafty Chic - that's a great compliment - thanks for stopping by.
      Kristin :)

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