The Beach Rose

Description

Not far from my New Brunswick home is a small town called Bouctouche. At the edge of Bouctouche one may walk a short wooded path, that is edged in summer with a profusion of wild roses. This short walk opens up to the ocean's edge and a 13 kilometre peninsula of sand dunes and sandy beach. Inpsired on this cold, snowy day by memories of this beautiful place, I have created a necklace that contrasts the creamy, soft colours of a beach with the dramatically hued, elegance of a rose.

The three strands of this necklace are wonderfully irregular pieces of Mother of Pearl in soft, creamy pale colours. The strands are a beautiful contrast to the delicate nature of the large lucite rose. The maroon rose is a true focal piece, meausuring 44mm x 35mm.

The necklace measures 17 inches in length, not including the rose. It is finished with a decorative silver tone toggle clasp.

Added on Oct 18, 2009