Category Archives: Pendants

Mount Eliza Art and Design Show – 2015

I was happy to be invited to exhibit at the 2014 Mount Eliza Art and Design Show again this year! This time, I will be sharing my ~bubbles~ collection. A selection of the pieces you see here will be on display and available to buy at the show. 

Bubbles Collection Necklace Tile

This is the 36th annual show, and it will be hosted by Mt Eliza North Primary School, 6 Moseley Drive, Mt Eliza, Victoria from 23rd to 25th October. If you’re in that area, why not pop in for a visit?

Bubble Pendant Tile

 

Black Onyx and Sterling Silver 'Schnoerkel' Pendant

Flashback – Onyx ‘Schnoerkel’ Pendant

I made this piece when I was studying at the Goldsmith’s School under the supervision of my teachers. I found this black onyx cabochon at the annual Gem Show here in Brisbane, and designed this pendant to suit it.

Black Onyx and Sterling Silver 'Schnoerkel' Pendant

The spirally curlicues are known as ‘shnoerkels’ (having two German teachers had its interesting and educational side!) and the piece was set in dental plaster to solder.

Black Onyx and Sterling Silver 'Schnoerkel' Pendant As I was expecting any minute at the time, my kind teacher Sue was worried that I wouldn’t get back to class to do it, so she set the stone for me! 🙂

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

Small Sterling Silver Cross

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

I previously created this cross for a lovely customer to give her partner.

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

As my client’s partner is a personal trainer, the dimensions my client requested turned out to be a little large for everyday wear – so she asked if I could construct a second cross, leaving the first one for special occasions.

Sterling Silver Cross Pendant

I enjoyed revisiting this process – thanks, Bella!

Forget-me-not Sterling Silver Pendants

Forget-me-not Sterling Silver Pendants

Forget-me-not Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings

Earlier in the year I had a weekend away with some of my closest high school friends ~ some of whom I had not seen for thirty years! We felt just as in tune and had just as much fun as we did way back at school, and I feel totally fortunate to have such beautiful people in my life.

Forget-me-not Sterling Silver Pendants and Rings

I wanted to create us all a memento of our weekend, and the girls chose forget-me-nots – so apt!

Forget-me-not Sterling Silver Pendants

I loved making these – I love all the recipients, too. Happy days!

Twins Sterling Silver Pendant

Twins Sterling Silver Pendant

Twins Sterling Silver Pendant

I have a lovely sister, who has two lovely girls – my twin nieces.

Twins Sterling Silver Pendant

I made this pendant for my sister’s birthday this year.

Twins Sterling Silver Pendant

I saw two little girls with their heads together, reading or doing something crafty – although they could be dancing, or kissing. I love all three of those girls, super-much!

Sterling Silver Llama Pendant

Sterling Silver Llama Pendant

Sterling Silver Llama Pendant

It’s not often you get asked to handcraft a llama!

Sterling Silver Llama Pendant

I was commissioned by a lovely client to create this pendant as a farewell gift for a psychodrama therapist, who also breeds llamas. Yes, a psychodrama llama farmer.

Sterling Silver Llama Pendant

I was very taken, both by the notion, and by the recipient! A joy to create.

Sterling Silver Crown Pendant

Sterling Silver Crown Pendant

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A client emailed me to ask if I could help her with a costume jewellery piece she loved that had deteriorated and could no longer be worn.

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As she could’t replace the piece, and it had been created in a cheap base metal, I was happy to replicate it for her in sterling silver.

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Now it should last forever. Ah, the joys of working with precious metal!

Sterling Silver and Garnet Wave Pendant

Almandine Garnet and Wave Sterling Silver Pendant

Sterling Silver and Garnet Wave Pendant

I was approached by a new father, who wanted to have a special piece made for his partner to celebrate the birth of their first child.

Sterling Silver and Garnet Wave Pendant

The design idea started with the baby’s birthstone, which is garnet, and her mother’s love of water. I provided a few quick sketches, and the lovely dad and I worked together to finalise the design.

Sterling Silver and Garnet Wave Pendant

The baby’s name is stamped on the back of the pendant, making it the perfect piece to treasure for a lifetime!

Star Sapphire and Sterling Silver Circle Pendant

Star Sapphire and Sterling Silver Pendant

Star Sapphire and Sterling Silver Circle Pendant

I created this pendant for my client Nick using a star sapphire that was his mum’s, which has great emotional value to him. It was previously set in a ring; and then in a bangle which had seen better days.

Star Sapphire and Sterling Silver Circle Pendant

I was able to free the stone, and send it down to my lovely friend Annaig of Annaig’s Gemstudio​ to have a little gem-cutting done. Annaig worked her magic and made the back of the stone flat so that I could bezel set it.

Star Sapphire and Sterling Silver Circle Pendant

I know Nick was really happy with the end result, and so am I – a modern masculine look for a treasured sapphire! Thanks to Annaig, and to another lovely friend, Lisa of Springwood Porcelain, who referred Nick to me!

Sterling Silver Rose Pendant

Sterling Silver Rose Pendant

Sterling Silver Rose Pendant

One of my lovely clients (for whom I have created a number of pieces including this pendant) asked me to create a pendant for her to give to her mother in memory of her father.

Sterling Silver Rose Pendant

Her dad would give her mum roses all the time when they were dating.

Sterling Silver Rose Pendant

What a gorgeous sentiment. Thank you Lithy!