Artisan Original Tiny Watercolor Painting Sterling Silver & Glass Home Heart Statement Necklace
$195.00
This piece started as a tiny drawing, then to an original watercolor painting of a Home, a House, with Heart-shaped windows... a little country scene. After the painting dried, I then covered it in gesso (to make it waterproof and durable), and made a custom pendant frame out of solid sterling silver. I placed the painting in the pendant, then covered it with a thick piece of glass... the perfect wearable art! The silver has been oxidized and antiqued, and the work is quite rustic. You will see (intentional) solder lines, uneven design, and yet, it fits together with strength and dignity.
On the back of the pendant, I have stamped this phrase.... "Let Your HEART Lead You HOME"
The oxidized sterling chain is hand-forged rustic hearts (they turn whimsically as you move about) and then meets with hand-blown glass beads (barn red with green dots), meeting with a doubled rolo chain. It is currently about 20". I am happy to change the size if needed upon purchase. The necklace is strong, yet still feminine. This piece is an original, one of kind, and will never be duplicated. Over 20 hours of work has been installed into this piece, from original sketch, to painting, to finishing, to forging the silver.
See more about how I made this pendant here: https://bonniejeanhardwear.wordpress.com/2018/08/05/the-journey-begins/
The pendant itself is just about 1" square - plus the height of the hand-forged unique bail. All metal is antiqued (oxidized) solid and hand-forged sterling silver. The piece is comfortable to wear, and stays centered.
This piece is an original painting and hand-forged frame. There will never be another exactly like it! Incredible gift item.
OPTIONS:
I can also add a charm with a phrase, name or date. Please inquire.
ABOUT ALL OF OUR PIECES:
>> Bonnie Jean HardWear pieces come in a custom tin, ready for gift giving.
>> Free First Class Shipping on all of our items! (You may upgrade if needed)
>> This One of a Kind Necklace is READY to SHIP, and will be mailed within one business day.
>> This is a one of a kind piece, but if you'd like something similar, please feel free to ask!
>> All of our pieces are made right here in Tacoma, WA, USA by metalsmith Bonnie Swensrud & family with love.
On the back of the pendant, I have stamped this phrase.... "Let Your HEART Lead You HOME"
The oxidized sterling chain is hand-forged rustic hearts (they turn whimsically as you move about) and then meets with hand-blown glass beads (barn red with green dots), meeting with a doubled rolo chain. It is currently about 20". I am happy to change the size if needed upon purchase. The necklace is strong, yet still feminine. This piece is an original, one of kind, and will never be duplicated. Over 20 hours of work has been installed into this piece, from original sketch, to painting, to finishing, to forging the silver.
See more about how I made this pendant here: https://bonniejeanhardwear.wordpress.com/2018/08/05/the-journey-begins/
The pendant itself is just about 1" square - plus the height of the hand-forged unique bail. All metal is antiqued (oxidized) solid and hand-forged sterling silver. The piece is comfortable to wear, and stays centered.
This piece is an original painting and hand-forged frame. There will never be another exactly like it! Incredible gift item.
OPTIONS:
I can also add a charm with a phrase, name or date. Please inquire.
ABOUT ALL OF OUR PIECES:
>> Bonnie Jean HardWear pieces come in a custom tin, ready for gift giving.
>> Free First Class Shipping on all of our items! (You may upgrade if needed)
>> This One of a Kind Necklace is READY to SHIP, and will be mailed within one business day.
>> This is a one of a kind piece, but if you'd like something similar, please feel free to ask!
>> All of our pieces are made right here in Tacoma, WA, USA by metalsmith Bonnie Swensrud & family with love.