This one of a kind art jewellery pendant features a bright turquoise cabochon gemstone. The two silver leaves have been created using real leaves from my backyard garden and I was able to capture all the beautiful texture.
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Turquoise Berry Pendant // One of a Kind
♢ Solid sterling silver (100% recycled), Turquoise gemstone
♢ The leaves are created using metal clay, which is made up of tiny recycled sterling silver particles mixed with an organic, clay-like binder. It can be sculpted, molded, and formed however I want. For this design, I watered down the clay to a paste and painted it on some real leaves, creating multiple layers to build up the silver. Once the design is completely dry, it goes into my kiln for a two part firing process. The clay reaches 1500℉ for about an hour, during which the leaves and organic binder int he clay burn away, leaving behind the solid silver components for me to work with.
♢ The circle frame and triple loop bail are made 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.
♢ I finish the pendant with traditional metalsmithing techniques, and bezel set the stone
♢ The back features my trademarked MP maker stamp along with the 925 quilt stamp for sterling silver.
♢ 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.
♢ Turquoise is the semiprecious birthstone for December. It also symbolizes friendship, love, good fortune, and healing.
♢ Gardening is my biggest inspiration—it pulls me in with all its little details and layers of meaning that seem to bloom everywhere. As a metalsmith and jewellery designer, I love taking those moments and turning them into something lasting, like sterling silver. Unlike flowers, jewellery doesn’t fade, and each piece becomes its own tiny treasure box, holding memories forever.
♢ The pendant measures 2.5 cm in diameter and is 3.5 cm tall including the bail.
♢ Your choice of sterling silver chain in 16” or 18” length. Choose from three different styles: snake, satellite, or link. Pictured is the snake chain style.
♢ 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 two different styles: snake, or link. Pictured is the 18" snake chain style on the model.
♢ The jewellery in the photos is the exact jewellery you will receive, it is one of a kind!
♢ 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. (Please note - the velvet box on the first photo is just a photo prop) I always include artist info so the recipient knows the item is handmade from the heart.
♢ This item is all ready made and ready to ship
♢ 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.
