Sceptre Necklace
The craziness continues, with no let up in sight. This week has been a whirl of sketching and making. I made a couple of necklaces that had been in my head (and demanding to get out). Both of them feature some amazing crystals. One is a cross, bearing an aqua aura crystal, and one a chain holding a pretty spectacular quartz sceptre point.
The cross was brought about after a conversation I had about the difference between religion and spirituality. I cut it from heavy sheet, and did it freehand fairly roughly, before filing it smooth into contours. I wanted a contrast between the angles of the crystal and the cross itself. I oxidised it partially to a blue that mirrors the aqua aura.
The quartz sceptre is so awesome just on its own that it needed a really simple setting. I settled on a very simple, partially hammered handmade chain and devised a simple hammered cross-over setting to grip the stone.
Aqua Aura Cross
I’ve also uhmmed and ahhed with my conscience. Symbols are very important to me. I couldn’t make jewellery without using symbolism. I don’t like symbols of violence, but I had an idea I really, REALLY wanted to make that used one. I thought it would look very cool too. So, having wrestled with the voices in my head (uh-oh), cool won.
Being nice 0 – cool 1.
A bullet with your name on. Very simple, and the idea that if there’s a bullet out there with your name on, surely it’s safest to have it yourself? The result is two new products in the online shop – bullets, and shells. Each are handmade in sterling silver, and are set with your choice of gemstone bullet cabochons. They are personalised with the name or initials of your choice, and come in ‘clean’ or ‘dirty’.
There is something very, very pleasing about them. I never wear jewellery. My wedding and engagement rings come out only on special occassions, but they are tactile, and look good. This is the first piece in ages I’ve made for myself and haven’t taken it off. I hope other people like them too.
silver bullet with labradorite tip
The other new items to hit the shop are the ‘Mother’ pendant and rings. These are available with a choice of gemstones. The pieces are based around the idea of the preciousness of the stone, and the silver cup protecting them.
'Mother' ring
To celebrate the launch of these new products, you can take £5 off any purchase of the Bullet, Shell, Mother Pendant or Mother Ring in the online shop. Simply enter code BANG in the ‘optional’ box when ordering.
