Often, sitting quietly with a gemstone crystal, I visualise how the completed pendant might look, but when I actually begin the wrapping process, the design takes on a life of its own. I adore allowing my intuition to take the lead by completely surrendering to creative flow.
Both the tumbled stones, with their free-form shapes, and the cabochons, with their symmetry, are a joy to work with. The feel of each of the stones is unique and beautiful, with the resulting silver designs ranging from classically simple to spectacularly ornate.
These beautiful pendants are now in loving homes. I absolutely loved creating each of these stunning items of jewellery, from stones from my carefully hand-selected range, as well as clients’ favourite treasures they wished to wear.
Early on, simple wire rings suspended the pendants onto chains, before adopting ornate solid silver bails. Bails are now formed by gathering, then folding, the continuous threads of the silver framework itself. This feels so highly symbolic – like gathering up and integrating the multiple facets of one’s life to form cohesion, and to support an authentic expression of self.
Enjoy browsing through the images, appreciating the unique expressions of beauty of each of the gemstones. (Select the images to display the descriptions.)
Do you have gemstone crystals you’d like transformed into jewellery, or would you like a pendant created from one of my large range of beautiful, hand-selected gemstones? Please don’t hesitate to contact me to discuss options – I’d be honoured to create something special for you.
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Best wishes, Kathryn