Medium | Memento Mori Necklace | #37

This necklace design features labradorites of varying hues, cut in a soothing smooth cuts in varying shapes and sizes. 

Built with a narrow lip so that the dark oxidization really makes the stones pop.
 
On the backs of each pendant window showing the back of the stone, sawn in the shape of an abstract eye.

Below the pendant is a polished sterling silver teardrop falling from the eye.

This pendant has been aged and hand-polished for a textured, organic look, and to bring out the lowlights and accent the stone.

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☀ Pendant length (not including the ring or the teardrop) measures 31mm
☀ It will come to you suspended from an oxidized sterling silver chain, adjustable between 17 - 20"
☀ See the photo of the pendant being held for size reference

☀ Labradorite is an iridescent gemstone with a fascinating schiller or metallic luster when viewed from certain angles. The base color of labradorite is a smokey gray, but when light strikes the stone in a particular direction, it displays striking rainbow-colored reflections.

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♥ Made in my work studio using time-consuming, age-old metalsmithing techniques. This piece is made with solid craftsmanship and all parts of this piece have been hand-fabricated.
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♥ All of the pieces in my collections are handmade and hand-finished, and make use of natural and recycled materials. All items will have slight, natural imperfections rendering each piece unique. It is these variations and imperfections which denote their handcrafted nature and individual character, specially made for every wearer.
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♥ To create my antiqued pieces, the sterling silver is oxidize until dark gray. Oxidation is a process that happens over time naturally to sterling silver. Then the piece is brushed and polished until the highlights are lighter and the lowlights are darkened. But this oxidization is not permanent, and will fade in the areas that rub, and stay dark in the recesses. The patina will change over time, making your piece unique to you, and growing more beautiful with wear.
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♥ Each item comes suitable for gift giving.