Patty's Bead

This piece was fun to do. My friend Lou wanted a gift for his wife. He envisioned some sort of pendant or large bead with a Ginkgo Leaf and a Japanese Maple Leaf on it. Perhaps one on each side. These leaves are both part of Patty's imagery in her clothing design. So, I got to work.

I had to find images to work from... should I etch these leaves? I tried many variations. I created many proto-types. Perhaps, they will be the seed of a new series!

First, I created two halves of the bead. I assumed that I would just solder the parts together. Then, I thought about it opening...what's inside? How will it close? The bail, hinge and latch were resolved.This is the finished piece. Both Lou and Patty were thrilled. Lou took the photographs for me.

Thanks, Lou!!!!

Mystery Treasures 3 Separate Pendants: Silver, 18K, domed quartz cabochon, pearls, beads, glass. Left to right: MTR12/N 5/8” $145, MTR15F/N 3/4 ‘’ $250, MTR15/N 7/8” $195.

2 Mystery Treasures Pendants: The pendant on the left: double sided, silver, 18K, quartz crystal, pearls, beads. MTR12DA/N 5/8" x 1.5" $220 On the right: single sided, all silver. MTR12F/N 5/8" X 1.5" $185.

Mystery Treasures Three-Part Pendant #1: This exquisite piece is resembles a figure. The face is leaf shaped, and the head is a see-through watch crystal window filled with beads, pearls, gems, and an 18K gold background. The center section includes half oval breasts of watch crystal and gems, and the bottom piece is rutilated quartz (a clear quartz stone with golden rods of the mineral, rutile running through it).MTBX3-P/N 1.75” x 3” $1950

Life Line Locket:

This pendant opens! Remove one hinge pin and the door opens, revealing personal “treasures” and “arterial” cast branches. The interior of the piece suggests internal human organs, spinal column or a maze/obstacle course for the contents. This arch shaped pendant is silver and 18K gold with a watch crystal window.1 3/8” x2 ½”. $1150.