Morgan, my lovely longest-standing best friend in the world, asked if I could make a lapis lazuli and silver pendant for her mum whom I have known since I was little, so I was happy to oblige!
Bet is an amazing actor and director, and was the person who first introduced me to the wonderful world of fabulous large jewellery. I remember being in awe of her dressing table contents, and my love of huge chunky rings stems from Bet. She has been a role model and inspiration to me in many ways throughout my life. Among many other things she is a strong, progressive, independent woman with a wicked sense of humour and an amazing sense of fashion. I like to think I now share some of those attributes with her!
I created the pendant with a cut-away back, so that the stone can touch the skin. What started out as three lilies (I know, more like toadstools in the end!) represent Bet’s three beautiful daughters.
It’s a bit of a statement piece as you can see from the size – just the way we like it!
Love you Bet. 🤗 xx
{As shown in this lapis lazuli and silver pendant, lapis and silver go beautifully together. Afghanis have mined lapis for over 6,000 years. It is believed to be good for communications and good judgement, for enhancing memory, and to attract success. You can see some other lapis pieces I have made here on the blog; like this lapis, silver and gold ring and this lapis and garnet bangle. You can find some more information about the gemstone lapis lazuli here.}
Oh Ruthie 💙 you most definitely DO share many of those attributes and more! Thank you for being such a darling human being and so very clever. Love love love your work! Looking forward to the day you are drawn back into the studio to create more custom pieces so others can be as lucky as me x
The pleasure is all mine my love. I’m looking forward to it too! 🙂
It has occurred to me I shall use vintage dressing tables to display jewellery when I (one day) have a boutique sharing all things delightful. My Mum’s dressing table is still a thing of wonder for me too, and I love that it contributed to your inspiration Ruthie 💞
Oh, perfect! And yes, it was the most amazing thing I had ever seen…. xx
Gorgeous!
Thank you! xx
Ruthie what a lovely tribute to me ! I am honoured ! Flabbergasted too – if you could see me now in my pjs……
Never a truer word, and more! Hehehe, I bet they’re beautiful, flattering and totally comfortable. If only we could pj our way through every day! Oh, wait… I sometimes do xx