In addition to producing our classics and our "tested and proven" items, we often find ourselves going down "paths of curiosity". These "paths" are inspired by a number of different experiences ... Mother Nature, archeology, historic art, etc. Sometimes they are inspired by clients. This necklace was inspired by multiple client's comments about the smaller "rough" slabs we have in working trays in the workshop. We noticed that clients favored stones that had some evidence of their original state in contrast to a finished cabochon. Below is an example. The finished cabochon on the left was produced from a rough stone similar in size and material to the one on the right. You can see the amount of material that is lost in the cutting process. The stone on the left could be flat lapped on top to give it a polish ...and nothing else done so it maintains its natural shape and texture on the sides.
Below is the first finished item we made using this concept. We will display it and we'll listen to clients opinions .... if they are motivated to share an opinion. If it goes unnoticed, we will learn from that as well. This necklace features a piece of natural Silver Ore. It is set in Sterling Silver. The clasp is a modification of our "S" clasp. The leather is a braided Nappa leather ... soft and supple.
The photograph does not properly reflect the Silver Ore.
In the photograph the stone looks "muddy" and uninteresting.
It is actually very intriguing with a variation of colors and tones from beige to
dark chocolate brown accented with particles of pure silver reflecting light.
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