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Showing posts with label horse. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 27, 2021

Viking Horse Necklace, Sleipnir Scrimshaw Onyx Norse Handmade Jewelry


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The unique "Sleipnir" horse necklace features a Viking inspired polymer clay horse head pendant, black onyx discs and sterling silver - one of a kid jewelry for women.

Perfect jewelry for the woman who loves horses and has more than a bit of Viking shield maiden in her, the SLEIPNIR handmade pendant necklace will surely draw attention whenever it is worn. The one of a kind necklace features a fiercely regal looking, artisan polymer clay horse head pendant, black onyx discs and sterling silver. The unique necklace is named after the eight-legged, stormy gray horse that the Norse god Odin always rode into battle.  Odin and Sleipnir also made frequent journeys through the Nine Worlds which were held in the branches and roots of the world-tree, Yggdrasil. The horse head pendant was hand sculpted from off white polymer clay to mimic carved bone scrimshaw.  To bring out the amazing details of the fierce face of the horse and his mane covered arched neck, a slate gray paint was added and then quickly rubbed off, leaving the paint in the recessed areas. A bit of light brown paint was added to "age" the pendant even more. The back of the pendant has a unique dragonscale design. Two heavy duty sterling silver jump rings secure the pendant to the main body of the necklace.  To perfectly complement the horse head pendant, two sizes of glossy black onyx discs were used. Five groups of three larger discs are found at the front of the necklace, each group separated by a 3 mm sterling silver bead. A fancy sterling silver melon bead separates the larger onyx discs from the smaller ones at the back. Groupings of the smaller discs are found on each side of the necklace, also separated by sterling silver beads. Since the black onyx discs were hand cut, they are very similar in size and shape but there are also some slight variations. The necklace is finished with a sleek sterling silver toggle clasp set. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the unique SLEIPNIR horse pendant necklace will be a wonderful gift for the woman who loves Viking mythology and regal horses.


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The horse head pendant is artisan made from polymer clay to look like old bone scrimshaw.



Here's the important information for the SLEIPNIR horse head pendant necklace:

  • Viking horse head polymer clay pendant: app. 75 mm x 35 mm at widest (3.0” x 1.4”); artisan handmade by Nicole St. Laurent
  • Large black onyx discs: app. 11 mm x 5 mm
  • Small black onyx discs: app. 6 mm x 3 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18.25” / 46.4 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 3.25” / 8.3 cm including sterling jump rings



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The "Sleipnir" handmade horse head pendant necklace shown on a jewelry bust.



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Wednesday, September 11, 2019

Horse Lover Pendant Necklace, Mare Foal Handmade Equine Jewelry Gift


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The exquisite "Los Caballos" necklace features an artisan polymer clay horse and foal pendant with two colors and shapes of freshwater pearls - unique horse jewelry for women.


An exquisite jewelry gift for the woman who adores the majesty of horses, the LOS CABALLOS handmade necklace features an artisan created, one of a kind mare and foal pendant with freshwater pearls in two colors and shapes. The unique pendant, a small work of art, was created from two-toned polymer clay, a sparkly pearly white on top and a shimmering light barn red on the bottom. The horses were drawn free hand with India ink. The larger mare was painted with copper and gold inks while the smaller foal was colored black with India ink. The pendant was sealed with an acrylic finish, but the artist asks that the pendant be limited to water exposure.  The pendant glistens and glimmers as the light hits it at different angles, something the photos can’t show.  To perfectly complement the amazing horses pendant, two colors and shapes of glowing freshwater pearls were used - the luster of these pearls are absolutely amazing. Coppery bronze pearls make up most of the main body of the necklace. Since they are baroque pearls, providing wonderful texture to the design, each pearl is different in size and shape with some having a flat side. For added eye appeal, a round brown pearl was added between each grouping of five baroque pearls. Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the LOS CABALLOS handmade necklace was created for the woman who loves unique artisan horse jewelry. “Los caballos” is Spanish for “the horses.”


horse pendant jewelry gift for women

The unique mare and foal polymer clay pendant was artisan handmade - it's a one of a kind piece of art.



Here's the important information for the LOS CABALLOS horse lover's necklace:

  • Polymer clay horse and foal pendant: app. 32 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm; handmade by Christina Cassidy
  • Coppery bronze baroque freshwater pearls: on average app. 8 mm x 4 mm; some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
  • Brown round freshwater pearls: app. 5 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm including the wire bail


mare mother horse and baby foal horse pendant necklace gift for women

The pendant was hand drawn and colored featuring a larger coppery brown mare with a black foal.




The Moose and I thank you for sharing this necklace, a favorite of mine (:


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Wednesday, August 14, 2019

Horse Foal Pendant Necklace, Pearls Handmade Jewelry Horse Lover Gift


horse lover necklace for women

The exquisite "Los Caballos" necklace features an artisan polymer clay horse and foal pendant with two colors and shapes of freshwater pearls - unique horse jewelry for women.


An exquisite jewelry gift for the woman who adores the majesty of horses, the LOS CABALLOS handmade necklace features an artisan created, one of a kind horse and foal pendant with freshwater pearls in two colors and shapes. The unique pendant, a small work of art, was created from two-toned polymer clay, a sparkly pearly white on top and a shimmering light barn red on the bottom. The horses were free hand drawn with India ink. The larger horse was painted with copper and gold inks while the smaller baby horse was colored black with India ink. The pendant was sealed with an acrylic finish, but the artist asks that the pendant be limited to water exposure.  To perfectly complement the amazing horse and foal pendant, two colors and shaped of glowing freshwater pearls were used - the luster of these pearls are absolutely amazing. Coppery bronze baroque pearls make up most of the main body of the necklace. For added eye appeal, a round brown pearl was added between each grouping of five baroque pearls.  Carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs, the LOS CABALLOS handmade necklace was created for the woman who loves unique artisan horse jewelry. “Los caballos” is Spanish for “the horses.” 


horse pendant jewelry gift for women

An artisan horses pendant and freshwater pearls were used to create a beautiful necklace for the woman who adores horses.



Here's the important information for the LOS CABALLOS horse pendant necklace:
  • Polymer clay horse and foal pendant: app. 32 mm x 25 mm x 5 mm; handmade by Christina Cassidy
  • Coppery bronze baroque freshwater pearls: on average app. 8 mm x 4 mm; some a bit larger, some a bit smaller
  • Brown round freshwater pearls: app. 5 mm
  • Metal: sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver toggle clasp set
  • Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.5” / 3.8 cm, including the wire bail


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The "Los Caballos" necklace shown on a jewelry bust.  Because of the pendant's glossy finish, it looks faded here due to light reflection.





The Gecko Chasing Moose and I thank you for he shares of this horse pendant necklace (:



Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Celtic Horse Spiral Necklace, Handmade Jewelry Jasper Red Coral Earthy


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If you have ever adored the heroic majesty of a horse, you will definitely love this Celtic inspired horse head pendant necklace. The star of the handmade necklace, called CAPALL CROGA (Irish Gaelic for "brave horse"), is a one of a kind artisan stoneware horse head with spiral pendant. The pendant is perfectly complemented with earthy landscape picture jasper gemstones, red coral, pewter evil eye beads and sterling silver. A rustic, sublime beauty, the necklace is a lovely addition to your unique jewelry collection or a perfect gift for a horse crazy friend. The CAPALL CROGA necklace was carefully designed and created by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. 


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Here is the important information for the CAPALL CROGA horse pendant necklace:
  • Celtic horse head pendant: app. 30 mm x 4 mm; handmade by Christine of BeadFreaky
  • Landscape picture jasper: app 5 mm
  • Red coral: app. 4 mm
  • Pewter evil eye beads: app. 5 mm; lead free
  • Metal: pewter and sterling silver
  • Clasp: sterling silver hook clasp set
  • Length: app. 18” / 45.7 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1.25” / 3.2 cm including sterling silver jump ring bail



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Mr. Moose Dog and I thank you for the shares of this horse necklace!



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Sunday, January 31, 2016

Horse and Heart Rustic Cross Necklace, Picture Jasper Southwest Gemstone Handmade Jewelry


What a rustic beauty the horse and heart cross used as focal of the FREE IN HIS LOVE handmade necklace is! The lead free, hammered pewter cross pendant is two-sided: a raised running horse and etched spiral is found on one side and a raised heart on the other. Since the unique cross has a definite Southwest petroglyph flair to it, desert colored picture jasper tubes, glowing coppery freshwater pearls and sterling silver complement the pendant perfectly. Imagine how treasured this one of a kind necklace will be when gifted to the woman who has deep faith, loves horses and adores the Southwest (or all three!). The FREE IN HIS LOVE horse and heart necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. 


  • Pewter horse, spiral and heart cross: app. 24 mm x 16 mm x 3 mm; lead free 
  • Picture jasper tubes: app. 12 mm x 4 mm
  • Copper pearls: app. 5 mm 
  • Metal: lead free pewter and sterling silver
  • Clasp: traditional sterling silver hook clasp
  • Length: app. 19” / 48.3 cm
  • Pendant drop: app. 1" / 2.54 cm, including sterling silver jump ring 



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Sunday, November 29, 2015




The beautiful pewter cross pendant used as the focal of the CABALLO AMOR handmade necklace has such a wonderfully rustic appeal to it: a hammered look with a raised running horse and an etched spiral on one side and a heart on the opposite side. Reconstituted turquoise heishe, oyster shell heishe, black pen shell heishe and sterling silver complement the cross perfectly, giving the one of a kind (OOAK) necklace a definite Southwest flair.  A perfect piece of unique jewelry for the woman who has deep faith, loves horses and adores the Southwest (or all three!), the CABALLO AMOR necklace was carefully designed and handmade by Catherine of Shadow Dog Designs. “Caballo Amor” is Spanish for “love of a horse.”