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bird's nest necklace. raven's nest. turquoise, silver.

bird's nest necklace. raven's nest. turquoise, silver.

Description

Birds make their nests using materials they find in their environment. They use twigs, leaves, feathers, grasses, hair and mud 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.

My nesting materials are the bits of crocheted wire I inevitably collect when I make a mistake on another piece. Random scraps of wire crochet are woven densely together to create these nests. I hope they, too, are enjoyed for many generations.

A single turquoise* egg (about 1 cm long) nestles snugly in a randomly crocheted, dense mass of oxidized fine silver wire. (all the pointy ends are safely tucked away. promise.) About 3/4 inch (almost 2 cm) in diameter, hung on a slim sterling chain, 18" or a bit longer or shorter if you prefer.

The symbolism of the bird's nest makes it a great gift.
It's perfect to celebrate a pregnancy.
Perfect for a mother, a grandmother, a sister, a bride...

One bride gave pendants to her mother and mother-in-law on her wedding day to commemorate the couple "leaving the nest".

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 reunited and made their home together. Three pearls were for her three new loving step-sons. What a lovely story!

*This stone and most other turquoise on the market these days is stabilized. It is natural turquoise that has been processed with resin to make it harder and more durable.

**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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Added on Nov 01, 2009