Tiger's Eye Neckpiece
Tiger's Eye Neckpiece
This is a very unusual neckpiece featuring beautiful, triangular Tiger’s Eye stones. The stones have been faceted on a curve, which makes them even more unique. They have a banded or “eye-like” refraction which changes as the stones catch the light. The colour of the stones varies from deep brown/black to gold. They are interspersed with Sterling Silver triangles which have a frosted and engraved surface. The silver hook and chain fastening allows variation of length.
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.
