Category Archives: Pendants

Sterling Silver Coherent Wave Pendant

I was pleased to be contacted by the lovely Margaret, who asked if I would be able to create her a pendant from a symbol she had in mind.

Sterling Silver Coherent Wave Pendant

She is an artist, and this coherent wave symbol has become an important piece of her creative process.

Sterling Silver Coherent Wave Pendant

I created this piece for Margaret to wear to the opening of her latest exhibition, ‘Bliss’, at the Lethbridge Gallery in Brisbane.

Surrender - Margaret Ingles

Surrender – Margaret Ingles

Margaret was kind enough to invite me to the opening, and I am in awe of her powerful, vibrant, beautiful works! If you’re anywhere near Paddington, it’s well worth stopping in to see these gorgeous paintings. Thank you so much, Margaret!

Moonstone and Sterling Silver Seahorse Pendant

Moonstone and Sterling Silver Seahorse Pendant

Moonstone and Sterling Silver Seahorse PendantA customer wanted a pendant for a dear friend of hers who lives on the other side of the world. Moonstones and the ocean were the theme!

Moonstone and Sterling Silver Seahorse Pendant

The faceted stone is a grey moonstone, and the rounded one is a white moonstone.

Moonstone and Sterling Silver Seahorse Pendant

I’m pleased with this little seahorse!

Sterling Silver, Garnet and Cairngorm Tree of Life Pendant

Sterling Silver, Garnet and Cairngorm Tree of Life Pendant  My best friend asked me to create a tree of life pendant for her lovely sister for her birthday.

Sterling Silver, Garnet and Cairngorm Tree of Life Pendant

To me, the brown of the smoky quartz (also known as cairngorm) represents the earth, and the red of the almandine garnet represents the fruit of the tree.

Sterling Silver, Garnet and Cairngorm Tree of Life Pendant

 

I wanted this tree to have a different, softer feel that the tree of life ring I made. So glad to hear the lovely El likes it!

Picasso Marble and Sterling Silver Pendant

Picasso Marble and Sterling Silver Pendant

For my sister’s birthday, I wanted to make her something special. She chose this Picasso marble cabochon from my gemstone collection, and asked if I could make a pendant from it.

Picasso Marble and Sterling Silver Pendant

She wanted the bail to be the symbol for infinity – such a lovely idea!

Picasso Marble and Sterling Silver Pendant

I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product being worn. I feel so lucky to have such a lovely sister!

Sterling Silver Domed Matching Pendants

Matching Domed Sterling Silver Sphere Pendants

I created these pendants for a customer, one each for him and his girlfriend.

Sterling Silver Domed Matching Pendants

 

She is going overseas, and he wanted something to symbolise their love.

Sterling Silver Domed Matching Pendants

 

I created them so that when the domes are placed together, a complete sphere is formed. Each dome has a larger and a smaller solid silver sphere inside, to represent each of them.

Sterling Silver Domed Matching Pendants

 

What a beautiful and romantic gesture!

Story of a Beautiful Tree

I bought the most divine wooden tree puzzle from my lovely friend, Kylie, and it lives in my study where it brings me joy each day! I was inspired so much by it, that I asked Kylie how she would feel if I were to borrow her beautiful tree design for the ‘Earth’ symbol in my new Elementals range. She kindly agreed to let me! I feel honoured both that she was happy for me to use her gorgeous tree shape, and that she liked the pendant I created so much that she bought it! Below is a blog post that she wrote about it. You can read it in full over at Kylie’s Raw Toys website!

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From Puzzle to Pendant

Back when I first started my little shop, I made a handful of two piece tree puzzles. I sold most of them and have not felt inclined to make more so I discontinued them. Out of the blue, I received an email from my silversmithing friend, Ruthie, from The Silver Forge, asking my permission to use the design from one of these trees she had purchased a while back for an idea she had in mind.
It’s no secret how much I adore Ruthie’s work, so as you can imagine, I was thrilled with the idea! Here is the original tree puzzle belonging to Ruthie:
And here is her finished piece.. my tree design as a stunning silver pendant!
I developed an instant crush on this pendant and decided that I neeeded to be it’s owner. The beautiful tree pendant and I are now insperable and it’s especially perfect that it features my birthstone, the peridot. Thank you so much, Ruthie, I treasure each of the beautiful creations of yours that I’m lucky enough to own – you are a rockstar!
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Thank you so much, Kylie!

Small Domed Sterling Silver Pendant and Matching Earrings

Leah asked if I could make a pendant to match a pair of earrings I had listed in the shop. I was happy to oblige!

Sterling Silver Small Dome Pendant

Leah bought these pieces for a friend’s 40th birthday.

Sterling Silver Small Dome Pendant

What a kind friend she is! Here’s the matching set:

Sterling Silver Small Dome Pendant

Thanks, Leah! I hope they were enjoyed!

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

I made one of these silver sphere pendants for my mother-in-law for Christmas. In the rush, I didn’t have time to photograph it.

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

Providentially, it was accidentally lost, and she asked if I could make another one!

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

It is hollow inside. I love the soft finish.

Sterling Silver Sphere Pendant

I’m thinking of adding these to the shop – let me know if you’re interested!

Sky Sun Sea Hessonite Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant

Sky, Sun, Sea – Hessonite Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant

My lovely sister Chris, who lives far away in London, inspired me to head in a new direction as we were discussing the creation of a custom made piece for her to wear. Overlay is a great technique as it gives depth and texture to the piece. I’ve been thinking of creating some pieces like this for a while, and Chris gave me the inspiration to start!

Sky Sun Sea Hessonite Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant

The theme of the sea resonates with Chris, as she has worked extensively with organisations who protect our marine environment. (It resonates with me, too, as I am a water sign!)

Sky Sun Sea Hessonite Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant

As her zodiac sign is Aquarius, for which the stone is garnet, this hessonite garnet was perfect! Hessonite garnet is a variety of grossular garnet, with a lovely glowing orange hue. It is sometimes known as cinnamon stone.

Sky Sun Sea Hessonite Garnet and Sterling Silver Pendant

I’m really thrilled to have created this pendant, and I’m working on a new range with a similar feel! Thanks so much for the inspiration, Chris!

Gataker’s Artspace – New Pieces

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Some new Silver Forge earrings have arrived at Gataker’s Artspace in Maryborough. Gataker’s is a community artspace which displays the work of local and regional artists and craftspeople – they also have musical performances in their courtyard, and every month they open one Saturday night for music, wood-fired pizza, coffee, art and artisans. If you’re up around Hervey Bay way, stop in to 311 Kent Street, Maryborough!