Summertime Waltz Necklace (IV)

This necklace design, like the earrings before it, remind me of the alternately sun-drenched and shaded waltzes honeybees must participate in with flowers, vines, branches, and leaves. Constant movement to keep time with a flower in the breeze, swaying and circling to alight on a flower for pollen and nectar.  

Honey-colored citrine rondelles with faceting to catch the light set above a swath of beaded chain to sway in the breeze. And above it built into the chain, a hovering honeybee about to alight on the golden gemstone. The chain length is adjustable, which moves the location of the bee as well. A restless little gal!
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It has been oxidized and hand polished for an organic look, and to bring out the lowlights of the flowers and bee impression.

☀ The pendant including the chain fringe measures around 4" long
☀ It will come to you suspended from an oxidized sterling silver chain, adjustable between 24 - 29"
☀ See the photo of one of the pendants being held for an example size reference

☀ This piece is part of the Honeybee Collection, which features glowing honey colored citrine gemstones, real leaf print, honeybee silhouettes, red brass pollen granules, and swaths of chain for movement. See the Honeybee Collection section for more one of a kind pieces!

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♥ Made in my work studio in the sleepy hills of Ithaca 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.