Sky on a Chain Necklace

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Sky on a Chain Necklace

by zoraida
(patchogue, ny)

Sky on a Chain Necklace

Detail of antiqued chain

Detail of turquoise and copper pendant

At a recent gem & mineral fair I attended, I purchased a lovely turquoise bead and wanted to design a necklace to showcase it with no other stones.

Lately, I've become enamored with the look of aged copper even though I had sold all my bright and shiny copper bracelets at the fair. So with my usual hammered spirals and wire beads, I designed this chain to support my turquoise bead.

I made it a bit on the long side - about 24" so that the pendant sits just above the cleavage.

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Sky on a Chain Necklace

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Sky on a Chain
by: Rena

Beautiful! I love the elaborate, antiqued chain combined with the simple, rugged stone pendant.

Perfect companion piece for your Spirals and Swirls Bracelet!

copper spirals
by: kate

Zoraida, your copper swirls are really nice. I'm working on my wire work at the moment and it takes a lot of practise to get them to look like yours. Love the turquoise pendant.

To the spiral master (mistress!)
by: Lynda Carson

Love the variations on the spiral --and especially the bail for the pendant. Beautiful piece!

Thank you
by: zoraida

Thank you Kate and Lynda for your gracious comments.

I'm very flattered, Lynda, to be called a "Spiral Master/Mistress". What a great compliment!

wire work detail
by: Liz

Looking at your wire work makes me want to work on my technique so much more. Your design and craftsmanship are beautiful.

Again
by: Anonymous

You have a great sense of working with this material and a true message. Wonderful to see. I hope 2011 is a great turning point for you and your business.

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