The inspiration:
Where the water meets the sky - aquatic growth - shoreline discoveries - new adventures - fresh air

The materials:
Fluid, organic tendrils of sculpted sterling wire bloom from a spectacular oval kyanite, deeply blue with horizontal colour banding, in this delicate pendant made from gleaming recycled silver.

The history:
Kyanite is a wondrous blue stone that often shows marked colour zoning and dramatic gradients of blue through its depths. Discovered in 1789, this relative of andalusite was christened 'kyanite' from the Greek word for blue, 'cyanos', for its intense colour.
Like many gemstones, kyanite is used in many industrial uses such as insulations, abrasives and electronics, but thanks to its fascinating physical structure and luminous chatoyancy (cat's eye effect), it has been celebrated as a gemstone since its discovery. Historically it was thought to strengthen the voice and enhance communication, allowing the wearer to be clearly heard and understood. Its luminous, shimmering blue is soothing to gaze into, and the stone seems to carry its own light within.

The process:
I have recycled almost all of the silver used to make this pendant; melting sterling scrap down to form silver ingots, flattening and drawing the silver down to plate (and sometimes wire) using hammers and my rolling mill, and then using this newly reclaimed silver to create my work. This under water, botanical-inspired design features a one-of-a-kind kyanite framed by playful silver tendrils enhanced by a bright polish. The stone is neatly set in clean-edge bezel with an open backplate behind it to allow its beautiful colour to be enjoyed from both sides, and the silver throughout has been given a gentle patina for depth and detail. Tiny sterling rings connect the pendant to its delicate chain, which is finished with a light-weight sterling silver spring-ring clasp and faceted sapphire beaded links at 16” (41 cm), 18” (46 cm) and 20” (51 cm) for an customizable fit.

The details:

• Pendant height: 20 mm

• Pendant width: 14 mm

• Stone cut & size: kyanite cabochon, 6 × 9 mm

• Chain length: 20” (51 cm) total, with adjustability at 18” (46 cm) and 16” (41 cm)

• Recycled components: silver pendant construction

• Stone source: Kyanite - NikMak Crystals, Montreal, Québec, Canada

My promise:
All of my jewelry is made by me, by hand, in my little home studio and will be shipped to you as shown, beautifully packaged and ready for gift-giving to someone special (like yourself!) I am a life-long artist and designer, and I take great care and pride in creating one of a kind jewels that evolve from my own design, emotion and inspiration, rather than trend, imitation or artifice. It means the world to me that you've witnessed my work - thank you for being here, and for shopping and supporting handmade!