Neptune's Chariot (6836)

From the Pearl : Essence Collection, this one of a kind neckpiece is made of hand-forged steel, 23K gold leaf, 1/20 14K, pearls, and opalized ammonite. The opalized ammonite is supported by the tendrils of steel, set as one would set a gemstone. Since steel is worked hot, creating the setting for the ammonite becomes a lengthy series of heating the metal to move it and cooling it to fit the ammonite. Minute changes must be made in order to get the steel to hold the ammonite delicately, yet with strength.

16.5" diam; 5" front length
In the Pearl : Essence Collection I am celebrating large and luscious gems of the sea . . . the Pearl. Revered throughout the history of jewelry, pearls have been considered more precious than diamonds. This collection primarily features the impressive flame ball and rosebud pearls, along with other treasures of the sea, such as the opalized ammonite.

I am inspired by the myths and legends that have defined cultural systems throughout history. From the Greek and Roman gods and goddesses to Japanese water dragons with their pearls, I hope to bring to life some of those traditions. To remind us that the ocean has spawned more than the beginnings of life, it has been the source of our cultural stories.