I wanted the sun to truly be the centerpiece of this necklace, so I kept the treatment relatively simple. I created a beaded bezel to hold the cab, using shiny metallic bronze Czech glass beads and a technique called right angle weave (RAW). I also used some tiny black beads to highlight the front edge of the bezel, and I added matte gold beads around the entire circumference in a picot technique.
The ndebele rope (aka tubular herringbone) is made of a mixture of the shiny metallic bronze and the matte gold beads. The last photo shows the back, which I covered with leather, so it will feel soft against your skin.
This piece may be simple, but it will still garner some attention when you wear it.
♦ Pendant: ~2" (51mm) diameter
♦ Necklace: ndebele rope, 24" (61cm) long
♦ Necklace Closure: beadwoven loop and toggle
♦ Bezel Technique: right angle weave
♦ Materials: size 11 Czech glass beads, stoneware cabochon, Fireline
Packaged in a beautiful gift box, perfect to give as a present to someone special or to yourself!
The cabochon featured in this piece was made by the talented Lisa Peters (http://LisaPetersArt.etsy.com).
...
Item #3186
Have any questions?
Contact the shop owner.
