This small iron pendant is individually hand forged. The spiral pendant has been colored with heat and brushed with brass, giving it a subtle blue tint and a touch of a dark antique finish. The spiral is made of a continuous even long taper, making it different from most spiral jewelry.
The pendant has been forged out of 99.8% pure iron, a material that is not commonly used. It is presented in a recyclable card box. This the perfect little 6th anniversary gift.
The spiral pendant is attached to a leather cord. The main photo shows it on a red cord, but other options and materials are avalable. The pendant can be worn short, almost as a choker. The end knots slide and provide an additional aesthetic element to the design.
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Additional details...
Each pendant is individually hand made, so minor differences in size, shape and texture may occur.
The length of the necklace is adjustable from 28 inches down to 16 inches.
Size: 1 inch x 1 3/4 inches.
Materials used : 99.8% pure iron, leather, Silver plated chain available
Surface: Heat coloured to hues of yellow and blue tints, brushed with brass for an antique finish and finally protected with a clear varnish.
This pendant comes in a recyclable card gift box. Ready for gifting.
Made and Designed by Marleena Barran
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The Story behind this pendant
One of the first and probably most useful things to learn to forge, as a blacksmith is forging a taper…. That is how to make the bar of iron you are working pointy. As a result this spiral pendant has been part of what I make for the longest.
It would be easier and quicker to make a spiral out of bar that is only tapered at the very end, but then the end result would not be a logarythmic spiral. With a continous taper through out the pendant it gives the illusion that the spiral carries on towards the center infinitely, the same way spirals in nature act.
As a symbol and decoration, spirals have been with us as long as our species has created art. Spirals can be found in cave paintings and carvings and now as the symbol for those who find spirituality in nature.
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Other ideas for 6th anniversary jewellery
A Rose Heart pendant: https://www.etsy.com/taitaya/listing/118947865/spiral-necklace-an-adjustable-necklace
A Small leaf pendant: https://www.etsy.com/taitaya/listing/117457288/iron-leaf-necklace-a-hand-wrought-leaf
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My Guarantee
It is important for me that you are completely happy with your purchase, this is why I take no questions asked returns or exchanges. I have an extended return window for gift items. Just let me know when you are gifting.
The surface finish and cord can be restored by me at the cost of shipping, as part of our refurbishment guarantee.
I have a repair guarantee for any of our workmanship as long as we are in business. This includes all metalwork I have made.