ArtFire

This black onyx pendant is ready for a party with a bouquet of 10 Swarovski crystal beads held by winding ribbons of 14K gold filled wire. The Aurora borealis (AB)crystals are rose, fuchsia, topaz and olivine green. Tiny gold filled beads complete the bouquet.

Notice that the bail is wire wrapped giving it a special effect almost like the handle of a basket. Wrapping the bail makes it very sturdy without adding bulk; it won't get out of shape as some bails do.

The cabochon (large flat gemstone) is approximately 1 5/8" x 1 1/8" (40x30 mm). The Swarovski crystals are 6mm.

This pendant will be a special piece of jewelry that will be a keepsake for your lifetime. In this time of high gold prices much jewelry is made of craft wire but the gold filled wire or gold overlay as its sometimes called, is constructed
of a layer (not a microscopic film as in gold plated wire) of 14K gold pressure bonded to a brass core.

I designed and constructed this black onyx pendant with these colors just because I liked them but you can order a custom made pendant with the colors of your choice. This pendant would be a great mother gift or grandmother gift. It could be a family pendant, including your complete family, mother, father, sisters, brothers, and in-laws (they do become our brothers and sisters) children and grandchildren. Story jewelry can tell the story of anything your imagination can dream of. How about anniversary gifts, bridesmaids gifts or mother and mother-in-law gifts from the bride and groom? Contact me and we'll design your personalized jewelry. The price of custom pendants will be determined by what cabochon and wire you choose and how many Swarovski crystals we use.

This was the first pendant that I learned to wire wrap, I've made lots of them since then but just got the inspiration to make them into personalized jewelry with birthstone Swarovski crystals. Thanks, Kimberly Berlin, for teaching me how to make this beautiful Swarovski crystal jewelry.

onyx cabochon, Swarovski crystals, 14K gold filled wire, 14K gold filled beads