I made two new necklaces today - the first is called "Panthera Regale"...
"Panthera Regale" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It was inspired by the leopard pendant in an antiqued brass finish. I instantly thought of the Indian Subcontinent - leopards, elephants, palaces and the maharaja - and wanted to make something fit for royalty but not necessarily opulent.
With that in mind I chose the sweet elephant charm and a color palette of antiqued brass, gold, red and cerulean blue with some touches of amber tossed in. Other materials used in making "Panthera Regale" include a lovely vintage brass swirl (this is a mystery piece and has been in my stash for a few years. I have no idea what it's supposed to be!), vintage red glass beads, beaded drops and upcycled gold and brass chain. The many drops and fringes of chain give this piece lots of movement - it is fun to wear and will attract lots of admiring attention! The links of the necklace chain easily accommodate the lobster clasp so the necklace length is adjustable up to 18".
The other is called "Tropic of Cancer"...
"Tropic of Cancer" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It all started with the green enameled crab charm and went from there. The crab is surrounded by elegant shades of gold and bronze to make "Tropic of Cancer".
Besides the enameled crab pendant, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Tropic of Cancer" include: vintage chain, vintage filigree and rhinestone drops, a beaded bracelet and tassels fashioned from filigree bead caps and sections of chain. The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 16" to 19" but the length can be extended upon request.
"Panthera Regale" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It was inspired by the leopard pendant in an antiqued brass finish. I instantly thought of the Indian Subcontinent - leopards, elephants, palaces and the maharaja - and wanted to make something fit for royalty but not necessarily opulent.
With that in mind I chose the sweet elephant charm and a color palette of antiqued brass, gold, red and cerulean blue with some touches of amber tossed in. Other materials used in making "Panthera Regale" include a lovely vintage brass swirl (this is a mystery piece and has been in my stash for a few years. I have no idea what it's supposed to be!), vintage red glass beads, beaded drops and upcycled gold and brass chain. The many drops and fringes of chain give this piece lots of movement - it is fun to wear and will attract lots of admiring attention! The links of the necklace chain easily accommodate the lobster clasp so the necklace length is adjustable up to 18".
The other is called "Tropic of Cancer"...
"Tropic of Cancer" is a mixed media statement necklace made using bits of new and vintage jewelry and found objects. It all started with the green enameled crab charm and went from there. The crab is surrounded by elegant shades of gold and bronze to make "Tropic of Cancer".
Besides the enameled crab pendant, other items (all reclaimed!) used in the making of "Tropic of Cancer" include: vintage chain, vintage filigree and rhinestone drops, a beaded bracelet and tassels fashioned from filigree bead caps and sections of chain. The necklace can be worn in lengths ranging from 16" to 19" but the length can be extended upon request.
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