This one of a kind rose necklace features my delicate hand sculpted rose and leaves. The pendant is made with solid sterling silver and each component is unique, hand constructed and arranged in a marquise shape open frame. I like to think of it as a little wearable garden!
Marquise Rose Pendant // One of a Kind
♢ Solid .925 sterling silver and .935 Aregntium sterling silver (100% recycled)
♢ The rose and leaves are created in metal clay, which is made up of tiny, recycled sterling silver metal particles mixed with and organic clay like binder. It can be sculpted, molded, and formed however I want. For this design I have hand sculpted each petal to form the opening rose, literally ne of a kind. After the designs dry 100%, into my kiln they go for a two-part firing process. The clay reaches 1500℉ for about an hour and the organic binder burns completely away leaving tiny solid sterling silver botanical elements I can play around with for my designs.
♢ The frame, bail, backplate and sprouts are all hand constructed from Argentium sterling silver. Argentium silver is a cleaner type of silver – both for me and the environment. It has a slightly higher fine silver content then traditional silver (93.5% compared to sterling’s 92.5%.) Made from recycled traditional silver it is a great choice both ethically and environmentally. Alloyed with hypo allergenic germanium it fuses beautifully and is fun to work with! Argentium silver allows me to work safer in the studio, by eliminating toxic flux and pickle fumes. I love working with Argentium silver and I am excited to present to you a silver that is cleaner and of a higher quality then traditional sterling silver.
♢ The back features my signature MP (trademarked) and a 925 sterling silver quality stamp. It is polished smooth.
♢ I apply a dark patina to the recessed areas of the pendant and it goes into my tumbler with steel shot to harden and polish the surface. The high points are polished to a bright shine, creating a beautiful contrast. This contrast between dark and light is what sterling silver is famous for!
♢ The process of creating is slow and intentional, I use traditional metalsmithing tools and processes alongside modern ones to create all my pieces by hand. My heart goes into every single piece I design.
♢ The Rose is probably the most popular flower in all of history. It universally represents love and passion. In Floriography, the secret symbolism of flowers during the Victorian era, a single rose in bloom said "I love you" or "I still love you."
♢ The birth flower of June is the Rose
♢ Silver is the traditional gift for the 25th wedding anniversary.
♢ I love gardening -- it is my biggest source of inspiration. I am drawn into all the little details and symbolism literally blooming all around me. As a metalsmith and jewellery designer I am fascinated with capturing the moment and transforming it into sterling silver. Jewellery is lasting, it does not fade like a flower and becomes a tiny little treasure box full of memories!
♢ The pendant is 4.5 cm long top of the bail to the bottom point. it is 1.5 cm wide and has a height .6 cm.
♢ The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, it is one of a kind!
♢ Your choice of sterling silver chain in 16” or 18” length. Choose from snake or satellite style. Pictured is the 18" snake chain style on the model.
♢ This item is all ready made and ready to ship, I will get it in the mail within 1-3 business days.
♢ I securely package all my jewellery in thin cardboard jewellery boxes, placed inside of a padded envelope or larger box for shipping.
♢ Shipping includes tracking and insurance
♢ International shipping is available if you are outside of Canada, please reach out to me and I will get you a shipping quote
