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Diamond Bride Wooden Crochet Hook -- Size H - Rosewood/Diamond/14k Gold (DAYSTAR) Katherine Kowalski woodturning

Diamond Bride Wooden Crochet Hook -- Size H - Rosewood/Diamond/14k Gold (DAYSTAR) Katherine Kowalski woodturning

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~Diamond Bride~
Hand-Turned & Carved Hardwood
Crochet Hook, Size 7 (4.5 mm) (Between G and H)
Materials: Tulipwood Rosewood, .10 ct Diamond, 14k Gold Setting, Acrylic

In tresses fair she wed her charming Prince. The years follow one and another, and again until hair grows gray and laughter is etched on her face. Love, far from fading, blooms brighter every time he looks in her eyes -- his bride, his treasure. Their love, more precious than diamonds.

I wanted to make a very special hook after my colleague suggested that I use precious gemstones in my work, specifically indicating diamonds. (Please see her incredible work at http://www.cindydrozda.com). What better wood to choose than glorious Tulipwood Rosewood -- beautiful cream with strawberry swirls of grain?

The design is one of my new series incorporating Unexpected Details -- see the tiny bead at the base of the finial? After turning a blissfully beautiful hook, (with a finial of exquisite proportions), I hand-carved swirling designs, working with the grain lines to better accentuate them, making a sort of golden filigree that embraces the hook in loveliness. I then painted these spiralings with metallic acrylics in golds, adding multiple layers of silvers and coppers as well for a more subtle effect.

The centerpiece of the hook is, of course, the gorgeous 0.10 ct Diamond, which I set in 14k Gold. There are no words to describe the gorgeous sparkliness of this brilliant-cut stone! (The picture doesn't even come close to doing it justice!)

Indeed, this ornamentation does have a little texture to it, so I made sure to put it far enough to the top of the hook that it won't rub your hand whether you use the "knife" or "pencil" hold. This goes for the diamond as well -- it won't even come close to touching your hand! This piece is engraved with my signature/artist's mark, and the entire hook is smooth as glass! Size 7 (4.5 mm), seven and three-quarter inches long. Heirloom quality.

All of my items are tested for durability and strength. They're not simply ornamental -- they are fully functional tools and ornaments created with the finest materials and techniques in order for you to have a tool that is both beautiful and works comfortably and efficiently at the same time... just as it should.

I've been a fiber artist for over twenty-five years, and now use my experience to design one-of-a-kind items: from the tools of the trade (crochet hooks, knitting needles, spinning tools, etc.) to items of personal adornment such as hairpins, jewelry, and much more!

There is a wonderful joy to working with a finely crafted wooden crochet hook. They're smooth, warm, and fast as lightning! They also have the potential to become cherished heirlooms. Every Daystar design is gently enveloped in a fabric pouch, and comes with a gift card. My work is 100% guaranteed. Please see my web site for a Care & Use Guide as well as other information.

All Daystar designs, graphics, logos, photographs, etc. are copyright © Katherine Kowalski. All rights reserved.

Added on Nov 03, 2009