This pendant holds a story; a story of peace, beauty and stillness. Like a little window into the secret garden it captures a moment of time in full bloom. I've created this pendant completely by hand in solid sterling silver, with a turquoise moon. Inspired by my own backyard garden and the flowers I grow each year, this pendant is a one of a kind little piece of wearable art.
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Turquoise Rose Pendant // One of a Kind
♢ Solid sterling silver (100% recycled) Turquoise cabochon
♢ The rose and 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 hand sculpted each petal to form the opening rose and each one is one of a kind! 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 organic binder burns away, leaving behind a solid sterling silver mini sculpture. The final piece looks, feels, and behaves just like regular sterling silver.
♢ I finish the pendant with traditional metalsmithing techniques
♢ I apply a dark patina to the recessed areas and the pendant 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 gemstone is bezel set in a traditional way
♢ 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.
♢ 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.
♢ Silver is the traditional gift for a 25th wedding anniversary
♢ Turquoise in the December semi-precious birth month gemstone as well at the 11th Wedding Anniversary gift. It symbolizes hope.
♢ The pendant is 5.5 cm x 1.9 cm.
♢ Your choice of sterling silver snake chain in 16” or 18” or 20" length.
♢ 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”, 18” or 20" length. Choose from three different styles: snake, satellite, or link. Pictured is the snake chain style, 18" on the model.
♢ 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.
