Purple Labradorite "Evening Star" Necklace
A necklace with a faceted Labradorite with a darkened rainbow of shifting flash in purple, magenta, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Formed into a textured copper setting with a halo of color-shifting Swarovski® crystals surrounding the stone. A round bail connects a pure copper cable chain with a copper plated brass lobster clasp. Hand dipped in Liver of Sulfur to darken the copper, hand polished to bring out the high points.
The pendant measures 2 1/4" long from top of bail to bottom of pendant, and about 1 1/4" at the widest.
TO THE EVENING STAR:
"One drop of starlight, illuminate my step. My senses sharp - eyes keen, hands cunning, feet quiet and quick. Protect me in my work, my labors of love. Inspire me to release constraints. Witness as I liberate myself, as I break the confines of the linear, the binary, the norm. Like darkness gives way to the light of all stars so do I discard the shroud of daylight to embrace the boundless depths of night."
Labradorite for Inspiration and Wisdom.
A necklace with a faceted Labradorite with a darkened rainbow of shifting flash in purple, magenta, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Formed into a textured copper setting with a halo of color-shifting Swarovski® crystals surrounding the stone. A round bail connects a pure copper cable chain with a copper plated brass lobster clasp. Hand dipped in Liver of Sulfur to darken the copper, hand polished to bring out the high points.
The pendant measures 2 1/4" long from top of bail to bottom of pendant, and about 1 1/4" at the widest.
TO THE EVENING STAR:
"One drop of starlight, illuminate my step. My senses sharp - eyes keen, hands cunning, feet quiet and quick. Protect me in my work, my labors of love. Inspire me to release constraints. Witness as I liberate myself, as I break the confines of the linear, the binary, the norm. Like darkness gives way to the light of all stars so do I discard the shroud of daylight to embrace the boundless depths of night."
Labradorite for Inspiration and Wisdom.
A necklace with a faceted Labradorite with a darkened rainbow of shifting flash in purple, magenta, orange, yellow, green, and blue. Formed into a textured copper setting with a halo of color-shifting Swarovski® crystals surrounding the stone. A round bail connects a pure copper cable chain with a copper plated brass lobster clasp. Hand dipped in Liver of Sulfur to darken the copper, hand polished to bring out the high points.
The pendant measures 2 1/4" long from top of bail to bottom of pendant, and about 1 1/4" at the widest.
TO THE EVENING STAR:
"One drop of starlight, illuminate my step. My senses sharp - eyes keen, hands cunning, feet quiet and quick. Protect me in my work, my labors of love. Inspire me to release constraints. Witness as I liberate myself, as I break the confines of the linear, the binary, the norm. Like darkness gives way to the light of all stars so do I discard the shroud of daylight to embrace the boundless depths of night."
Labradorite for Inspiration and Wisdom.
ELECTRO MAGIC:
I create jewelry and curiosities by "growing" copper onto crystals and other organics using an alchemical hybrid process: Electroforming. In my cauldron of neon blue electrolyte solution, I brood over, coax, and observe my creations as they begin to take shape. The process takes twelve hours, up to three days, with each piece forming bumps, nodules, lines, and deep grooves along the way. Some of my pieces are darkened with a Liver of Sulfur solution and polished with oil; others are left shiny and bare. All of my pieces are left unsealed, which allows them to continue to age and oxidize, giving you a living, breathing adornment that is truly dynamic and ever-changing.
CARE FOR YOUR PIECE:
Please handle your handmade jewelry with care; avoid dropping it or inflicting heavy trauma or stress. While copper is sturdy enough for daily wear, it is a softer metal and can be misshapen under stress. Crystals and gemstones, especially in raw form, also need to be treated kindly. Avoid submersion in water and direct exposure to lotions, oils, perfumes, and harsh cleaners. These can permanently discolor some stones or tarnish the copper. To clean your jewelry, simply buff gently with a soft cloth to remove perspiration and oils. Some people with certain chemistry experience temporary discoloration of the skin when wearing copper jewelry, especially on the fingers and the back of the neck. This is the "Green Ghost" of oxidation and can be washed off the skin with soap and warm water, if you desire.
NATURAL STONES:
The crystals I use are hand-picked and inspected by me personally before I put them into jewelry. As they are natural treasures from the earth, some inclusions, fractures, pitting, mineral deposits, and other irregularities are very common. It is my belief that these imperfections add to the mystery and charm of these creations - just like us, they are flawed.
Flashes of light in stones such as Opal, Rainbow Obsidian, Rainbow Moonstone, Labradorite and others are often best observed from a certain angle or in certain light; however, I do work to orient my stones so that they will shine their brightest when worn.
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