A pair of shining hummingbirds to bring joy, love, good luck, and resilience.
Tiny floating jewels, they are almost too fanciful to exist. They seem impossibly delicate, weighing on average as much as a nickel, but can fly up to 500 miles at a time. They can visit as many as 1,000 flowers per day! Their wings can beat 50 times per second, and they are the only bird that can fly backward. I particularly love that a group of hummingbirds is sometimes called a 'shimmer'.
I hope this creation will bring wonder to your heart.

I started with dozens of sketches, each one different. A pendant with only one bird would have been much simpler and smaller, but I just kept coming back to this sketch. The size would allow me to really explore the details, and it felt right for there to be a pair. I knew I was taking on a big challenge and a major time commitment, but the hummingbirds insisted! I'm glad they did:)

I press each pendant individually from a mold of my original carving, and carefully finish each by hand, down to the final polish.
Each may be personalized with up to 20 characters at no charge.
The sterling silver (.925) pendant is about 7/8" x 2 1/4"(measured to top of bail).
If you have any questions about the process, please feel free to ask. Art is a wonderful journey to share.

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*Copyright 2024 Kristan Hanson, original design. This art jewelry design may not be reproduced or copied without express written permission of artist. Thank you!*