Friday, December 21, 2018

Bronze Spirals and Dichroic Pendant Necklace, Nepal Sherpa Glass Handmade Jewelry


spiral and dichroic pendant necklace for women



The ANCIENT VOICES handmade pendant necklace is definitely a piece of jewelry filled with beauty and wonder! The one of a kind necklace features a bronze pendant covered in swirling spirals and a glowing dichroic glass cabochon, vintage Nepali Sherpa glass tube beads, black onyx and copper. The pendant was artisan crafted from pure bronze and is covered with spirals, an ancient, sacred symbol that represents the unfolding changes during the journey of life. Centered in the middle of the pendant is a magical looking dichroic glass cabochon that capture the light and radiates many colors: aqua, turquoise, dark navy blue, grass green, orange, pink, white and other colors depending on how the angle of the light hits the glass.

bronze spiral and dichroic pendant jewelry for women



To perfectly complement the bronze pendant, turquoise blue and black glass tube beads and two sizes (5 mm and 3 mm) of round black onyx gemstones were used. The vintage tube beads were individually handmade from recycled glass by Sherpas in Nepal - just imagine the hands that made these wondrous beads! Since the beads were fire cured, they have a gorgeous, organic look. Because of the handmade nature, each vintage Sherpa bead is slightly different in size and shape, so they don’t lay in a “perfect” line, as you can see in the photos, giving a wonderfully rustic flair to the design. Between each group of Sherpa beads is a single round 5 mm black onyx gemstone capped on each end with a small copper disc spacer. The smaller black onyx beads and a copper toggle clasp set finishes the back of the unique necklace. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the ANCIENT VOICES necklace was created for the women who treasures and oves to wear one of a kind, artisan jewelry with a story.


spiral pendant necklace with nepal sherpa glass beads




Important information about the ANCIENT VOICES necklace:

  • Bronze pendant: app. 31 mm x 26 mm; artisan handmade by Leslie Scott
  • Nepal Sherpa glass beads: app 6 mm x 5 mm, some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
  • Larger black onyx gemstone beads: app. 5
  • Smaller black onyx gemstone beads: app. 3 mm
  • Metal: bronze and copper
  • Clasp: copper toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.3” / 34 mm measured including the copper jump ring

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Thanks, everyone!  Seamus and I wish all a very Merry Christmas!


9 comments:

  1. Fabulous necklace Catherine! Love the blue and black together.

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  2. Gorgeous necklace. Love the way this necklace looks modern and ancient all at the same time!

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  3. Love this Necklace - The Pendant is a perfect match for the Beaded Necklace!

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  4. Thank you, Sharon, Charlotte and Pamela!

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  5. Spirals are forever. On the solstice it is good to think of all those spirals at Brú na Bóinne, New Grange, in Ireland. Lots of amazing ancient spirals there!

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    1. New Grange is on my bucket list, Jo. It has to be a powerful place. Have been to many ancient sites in Scotland, England and Wales . . . and spirals are always there. The journey of life . . .

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