earth necklace glass lampwork beads wire wrapped sterling silver

Description

earth necklace. there is incredible color in this choker! storm clouds, sand, the sea and the mountains. all handmade borosilicate lampwork beads that are wire wrapped together with 16 gauge sterling silver wire and jump rings. there is a hand forged clasp out of 14 gauge wire. the silver has been oxidized then hand and machine polished. this choker weighs almost 3 oz. quite hefty. the beads measure about 9mm by 12 for the smaller beads and 12mm by 17mm for the larger. this necklace is 16 inches and will expand to 17.75, i am happy to size it larger.

please use the zoom feature! all photos were taken outdoors in natural light except for the last photo on the bust, it was tungsten lighting.

Why does my jewelry with lampwork beads cost so much?

I fully believe in supporting other artists in making a living at what they love to do most, and that’s to create! I purchase directly from glass artists who hand make all of the glass beads that I use in my work. The beads are made one at a time with precision are care with a mandrel, a torch and rods of glass.

I buy my beads directly from the artist. Many times they are more expensive than some of the gemstones I use. Surprised? Sometimes I am too! But because I absolutely love handmade glass beads I have to make jewelry out them, no doubt it! Yes, it’s a slippery slope and I love to slide.

all text, designs, images are property of susan barton,
archaic design jewelry © 2009

Added on Oct 24, 2009

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