Dark Spring Necklace

by Kristine Schroeder
(Saint Germain, WI)

After an idea flashed into my head to use a window as a motif, I designed this necklace, called Dark Spring.

I created a window shape from sterling silver and copper wire, then set about embellishing the window Art-Nouveau style with curves, curls, and waves. A copper rose is beginning to bloom up in the corner of the window, while stems and vines search for sunlight. Beads of garnet, amethyst, peridot, and labradorite add bits of color like small buds.

The necklace chain is made of sterling silver wire, with a front hook clasp in the shape of a rose, accented with a tiny garnet bead.

The seemingly never-ending winter here in Northern Wisconsin inspired me to create this necklace conveying the darkness of winter combined with the hope of spring.

Thanks again Rena for this friendly place to show some jewelry, and for your support over the years :)

Kristine Schroeder
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