Quartz and Hemp Necklace





Quartz and Hemp Necklace
Pretty muted orange quartz has been turned into a one off pendant and hangs from a soft organic hemp cord.
Pebble has been smoothed by the sea against the sand so has a nice smooth surface.
Collected from Norfolk.
I love the fact you can find beautiful gemstones on our beaches and mother nature has even tumbled it for me to give a duller polish than the highly varnished-looking varieties from a home tumbler. The orange hue in this mineral is from iron oxidising, probably as the mineral formed, giving it a lovely tangerine hue.
Made using a wire bezel technique I created, which is kind of a cross between basketry and weaving. It is a time consuming technique but a labour of love. Each piece of sea glass is securely and artistically encased in a delicate wire frame.
Surgical stainless steel findings. Highest quality stainless steel does not rust or tarnish, a hard wearing metal with a finish like antique sterling. Also suitable for people with metal allergies, stainless steel is used predominantly in the medical profession as people are less likely to react to it.
Necklace is 16 inches long with magnetic clasp.
See photo of me wearing for idea of length / scale. Other variations available.