August 10, 2014
Royston Turquoise(natural from Nevada)
I think other jewelers must feel the same as I do right now. I'm in love with my latest piece. Yep, it's my favorite. I am fickle so the next one I create may push this one aside, but I think it's going to be awhile.
Last April I drew the pendant concept.
Last April I drew the pendant concept.
When I started working on it I decided to go with the original shape, but make some adjustments.
Turns out designing the pendant was the easy part. I had the toughest time deciding what to use as the necklace part. I originally thought I'd create a chain, but that would've added to the expense of the pendant by quite a bit. It being American turquoise from the Royston mines in Nevada was already going to make it special.
I had some very cool chain that wasn't sterling silver... also thought about all leather.
I slept on it. Then my muse spoke to me and wow was she ever right!
American Beauty - SOLD
Royston Turquoise, Sterling Silver, leather
I love how the leather picks up the brown in the turquoise matrix and also adds a feminine touch.
I almost forced it the previous afternoon to finish it and am so glad I stopped myself.
Listen to your heart, your gut, your muse... whatever you call your inner voice. That's when the magic happens.