bird's nest necklace...14k goldfill, 3 pearl eggs

Description

Birds make their nests using materials they find in their environment. They use twigs, leaves, feathers and grasses, even hair, mud or bits of trash to build safe shelters for their delicate eggs. Some are very simple, and some are so densely and elaborately woven that they are used for many generations.


As real birds do, I started making these nests out of bits I found lying around. I collect all the scraps from my unsuccessful projects and experiments in wire crochet. When there's enough, I crumple up the leftover bits of mesh and bind them tightly together into a nest. Former "mistakes" find new life this way as nesting material - it lets me feel free to try new ideas!

This nest is made of 14/20 goldfill wire and contains three little freshwater pearl eggs. 3/4 inch (2 cm) in diameter, hung on a slim chain, 18" or a couple of inches longer or shorter if you prefer. All metal used is 14/20 goldfill.

**Please note, the chain style will be different from the one shown. It will be the one used in this piece: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=18792371


The symbolism of the bird's nest makes it a great gift. It's perfect to celebrate a pregnancy. People order them for their mothers, grandmothers or sisters with with one egg for each sibling in the family. One bride gave pendants to her mother and mother-in-law on her wedding day to commemorate the couple "leaving the nest". And another bride chose one to wear for her wedding, moved by the fact that they are made using pieces from former mistakes. Both she and her husband, her childhood sweetheart, had made the mistake of marrying the wrong people before they found each other again and made their home together. Three pearls were for her three new step-sons who now call her Mom. What a lovely story!

Also available in silver or oxidized silver. Variations are possible on the number of pearls, just ask.

**Disclaimer: I have made quite a few of these over the years, so sometimes I have to make new "scraps" to fill nest orders. Let me know if this makes a difference to you one way or the other.**

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This piece is made-to-order just for you, unless the title says "ready to ship immediately". Those pieces are in stock and go out on the next business day. All others may take up to a week or so to complete.

Made-to-order items can be customized in ways such as substituting a metal or changing a size. Please contact me for details.

I accept payments via Paypal, or I can also accept a credit card payment via telephone. Please contact me if you are interested in this option.

USA shipping is via Priority mail, which includes tracking and delivery confirmation.

Shipping to other countries is via ordinary First Class mail, which does *not* include tracking information. Please contact me for a price quote if you are interested in purchasing this service.

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precious meshes by emily conroy | philadelphia



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Added on Sep 30, 2009

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