Silver and Purple Agate Neckpiece
Silver and Purple Agate Neckpiece
A dramatic neckpiece featuring purple agates interspersed with highly textured silver. The agates are dyed ( a permanent dye ) and I have used both sides of the stones - some of the backs of the stones have interesting textures. There is a hook and chain fastening which allows lengthening so the neckpiece can be worn over a polo neck of turtleneck sweater.
Good design is the most important element I aim to feature in my work – that, plus colour and texture. I spend a lot of time hunting out good stone merchants who can provide me with unusual cuts of stones, and I would say these are my unique selling point. Usually I will only make one or two of any particular design, hence people really are buying unique pieces of art work. I like to use textured stones – rough crystals, unusual corals and pearls, lava and ammonites are all materials I incorporate in my work. I also use a number of techniques to create interesting surfaces, including etching, reticulation and even the ancient Etruscan art of granulation. Necklaces are my signature pieces, although I also do an interesting line in unusual earrings and finger rings.
