Inspired by my own backyard garden I designed this pendant as a celebration of springtime! I live in Canada and eagerly await the anticipation o spring each year when the earth comes alive once again. This pendant is one of a kind, handmade in solid sterling silver. I like to think of it as a mini wearable sculpture.
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Nest Pendant // One of a Kind
♢ Solid sterling silver (100% recycled)
♢ The cup shape "nest" is water cast, and the process creates a unique natural form, full of texture, perfect in its imperfectness.
♢ To start, I gather all my sterling silver I plan on using and melt it down to over 1700 ℉. When the silver is nice and liquid I carefully pour it into water. As the molten metal hits the surface it sizzles and freezes in place, capturing the moment when the silver is transformed. I love this because each cup is totally unique, outside of my control and I don’t know what kind of shape will emerge! I added some little tiny spheres into the nest and soldered them in place.
♢ The leaves were created in sterling silver metal clay, which is made up of tiny, recycled 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 leaf and carved in the details. 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 solid sterling silver leaves.
♢ I solder on each component onto a silver backplate and cut out the shape. I add two jump rings for the bail and the pendant is ready for polish and patina. A dark patina is added to the recessed areas of the completed pendant, to create a gorgeous dark/ light contrast. This is the recognizable look of sterling silver and the dark areas will only darken with time.
♢ The back is polished smooth.
♢ My biggest source of inspiration is found from the natural world. I can spend hours admiring the smallests of details in my garden and I am always on the lookout for blooms along the hiking trail. This piece is part of my wildflower collection - which is a celebration of all things wild and free, bright and beautiful.
♢ I was think of a nest when I originally designed this pendant but once it was finished it also reminded me of a seed pod or flower. Whatever way you choose to it is fine with me, that is the beauty of art - it is all in the eye of the beholder!
♢ This pendant is a really lovely size, perfect to wear as an everyday piece of jewellery. It measures 2.5 cm x1.1 cm and since it is one of a kind, the pendant in the photos is the exact pendant you will receive.
♢ Your choice of sterling silver chain in 16” or 18” length. Choose from three different styles: snake, satellite, or link.
♢ The chain in the photos is the satellite style along with a snake chain on the model.
♢ Interested in a matching pair of earrings, ring or another neckalce for layering? See what would look great as a set from my Mini Botanical Collection.
♢ Want to see more one of a kind pendants like this? I have a whole Wildflower Collection!
♢ Giving as a gift? I send all my jewellery in pretty, cardboard jewellery boxes, wrapped with ribbon and tissue paper, nice enough to give as a gift. I always include artist info so the recipient knows the item is handmade from the heart.
♢ This pendant would make lovely gift for a special anniversary or birthday for the garden lover or nature enthusiast in your life.
♢ This item is all ready made and ready to ship, I will get it in the mail within 1-3 business days. The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, ready to ship out right away, it is one of a kind!
♢ I securely package all my jewellery in thin cardboard jewellery boxes, placed inside of a padded envelope or larger box for shipping.
♢ Orders include tracking information and insurance.
