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Autumns Splendor AAA Sunstone and 24K Dipped Oak Leaf 14K GF Chain

Autumns Splendor AAA Sunstone and 24K Dipped Oak Leaf 14K GF Chain

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I am so ready for Fall! I love the color of the Fall leaves.

I think this one represents well.. and it is just spectacular in hand. I love the idea of using a real leaf in the process to make these beautiful pendants.

This one in particular is a pin oak leaf. The leaf has been Electroplated with 24K gold then treated with iridescent warm rose for this spectacular fall color…

For the chain, I have used 2 strands of 14K gold filled chain, a the back are Swarovski crystal beads with shades of rust, chilipepper and copper… the crystals have gold filled spacers between them (check out the closeup). I have used 14K gold filled wire and/or headpins throughout this design.

The leaf has a fantastic 11 mm AAA Grade Sunstone briolette (just look at the closeup). I am in love with good quality Sunstone. It is just brilliant. The brio has a wonderful gold shimmer in it. You also have a couple of Swarovski crystals that adorn the leaf as well.

I have used several Swarovski dangles, at the back, hand wrapped and added along with my signature 14K gold filled “M” round..

The stylized floral toggle is 24K Gold Vermeil (vermeil is multi-layers of 24K gold over a sterling silver core). I have used this supplier for Vermeil for years. I never have any problem with wear, whatsoever. It is the best quality Vermeil you can buy.

I designed this necklace to wear the way I like to wear mine. Sort of an asymmetrical way. I like to pull the back toward the front, on one side.. (see example shot on bust. Of course you can always wear it with the goodies at the back.. but I love to design this way, because doesn’t the clasp always works it’s way around front anyway!?

This is why I started designing my necklaces with so much work at the back.

The necklace (chain part) measures 20 -¼ inches. Leaf pendant hangs an additional 2 -3/8 inches.

Gift Packaged:
Each of my pieces comes gift boxed. I use vibrant green foil embossed gift boxes, purple curled ribbon and a special touch that is my secret. All packages are then wrapped in purple tissue and sealed closed with a "Cary Martin Designs" art sticker. Perfect for gifts.. also if you would like a gift card.. please send your sentiments with your payment and I will include one free of charge...

Added on Sep 16, 2009