18k, 22k, and 24k gold, sterling, fine silver, Koroit opal
3.25 x 3 x 0.75 in
Eastern repoussé, Russian filigree, keum boo, and Vertebrate and chain necklace
Total inside length 20 in.
The idea that in many societies people are expected to do only one thing and do it well is claustrophobic. Being a rebel, who hates being pigeon-holed makes me continue to specialize in more than one technique and more than one medium. A big part of the fun of metalsmithing is to combine processes that no one else does (yet).