Spinning, Reversible Specularite "Star Child" Necklace
A glittering, sparkling freeform slab of Specular Hematite (Specularite) encased in jewelry-grade resin and armored in electroformed copper. On the other side of the pendant, the word "star child" is hand stamped in Old English, with a glass window revealing a galaxy. Set in a spinning frame, allowing the piece to be turned while worn. Hung on a pure copper cable chain with copper-plated brass lobster clasp. Oxidized and polished to a shine with an oiled polishing cloth, bringing out the highlights of the copper and leaving the recesses dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall by 2 3/4" wide, and is about 1/2" thick across, with the area of the glass window being about 5/8" thick.
Specular Hematite glitters and sparkles like a night sky studded with glinting stars. It gets its appearance from tiny flecks of Mica in its matrix of Hematite. In its natural form, it is brittle and breaks easily, which is why it's been stabilized with resin, giving it protection and a glossy surface that allows its light to shine best. To me, this gem speaks to the universe within and without, serving to connect all we are to all that is.
"You are a child of the stars"
This necklace is sealed with care and is water resistant. The photograph will not be damaged by exposure to water, though to preserve the patina keeping it dry is best.
A glittering, sparkling freeform slab of Specular Hematite (Specularite) encased in jewelry-grade resin and armored in electroformed copper. On the other side of the pendant, the word "star child" is hand stamped in Old English, with a glass window revealing a galaxy. Set in a spinning frame, allowing the piece to be turned while worn. Hung on a pure copper cable chain with copper-plated brass lobster clasp. Oxidized and polished to a shine with an oiled polishing cloth, bringing out the highlights of the copper and leaving the recesses dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall by 2 3/4" wide, and is about 1/2" thick across, with the area of the glass window being about 5/8" thick.
Specular Hematite glitters and sparkles like a night sky studded with glinting stars. It gets its appearance from tiny flecks of Mica in its matrix of Hematite. In its natural form, it is brittle and breaks easily, which is why it's been stabilized with resin, giving it protection and a glossy surface that allows its light to shine best. To me, this gem speaks to the universe within and without, serving to connect all we are to all that is.
"You are a child of the stars"
This necklace is sealed with care and is water resistant. The photograph will not be damaged by exposure to water, though to preserve the patina keeping it dry is best.
A glittering, sparkling freeform slab of Specular Hematite (Specularite) encased in jewelry-grade resin and armored in electroformed copper. On the other side of the pendant, the word "star child" is hand stamped in Old English, with a glass window revealing a galaxy. Set in a spinning frame, allowing the piece to be turned while worn. Hung on a pure copper cable chain with copper-plated brass lobster clasp. Oxidized and polished to a shine with an oiled polishing cloth, bringing out the highlights of the copper and leaving the recesses dark.
The pendant measures 1 3/4" tall by 2 3/4" wide, and is about 1/2" thick across, with the area of the glass window being about 5/8" thick.
Specular Hematite glitters and sparkles like a night sky studded with glinting stars. It gets its appearance from tiny flecks of Mica in its matrix of Hematite. In its natural form, it is brittle and breaks easily, which is why it's been stabilized with resin, giving it protection and a glossy surface that allows its light to shine best. To me, this gem speaks to the universe within and without, serving to connect all we are to all that is.
"You are a child of the stars"
This necklace is sealed with care and is water resistant. The photograph will not be damaged by exposure to water, though to preserve the patina keeping it dry is best.
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ELECTRO MAGICK:
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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