Nesting Doll Collection
This figurative cobblestone inlay pendant brooch is inspired by the nesting dolls I adored in my youth (and still do!)
Nesting dolls, with their intricately nested layers, represent the complexity (and often contradictions) of our own identities---hidden and waiting to be discovered. Just as one doll contains another in a motherly way, we should embrace and nurture all of the different parts of ourselves.
Each nesting doll pendant has a matching pair of quilt-like earrings, with some extra quilt checkerboard earrings as well!
This figurative cobblestone inlay pendant + brooch is inspired by the nesting dolls I adored in my youth.
Nesting dolls, with their intricately nested layers, represent the complexity (and often contradictions) of our own identities---hidden and waiting to be discovered. Just as one doll contains another in a motherly way, we should embrace and nurture all of the different parts of ourselves.
Details:
Set in Argentium silver and sterling silver
Cobblestone inlay made with 7 hand-cut stones including Inlaid petrified wood, phosphosiderite, and a checkerboard intarsia made with howlite, lapis lazuli, amazonite, petrified wood, sodalite, fluorite and chrysocolla
Pendant/brooch measures 1 ¾ x 1 3/16 x 3/8 in.
Includes a 18-inch sterling silver chain and a 2-inch extender for a total of 20 inches.
Everything from the carefully-cut stones to the silversmithing is done in my Tampa, Florida studio.
Have a question about this piece? Inquire Here
Checkerboard Earring Specs:
-20 ga hammered sterling silver ear wires
-Stones: lapis lazuli, amazonite, sodalite, howlite, and opalized wood
-Backed with unknown stone
-Weighs approx. 4.2g
-Measures 1 15/16 (including ear wire) x 3/4 in.
-Ear wires can be locked into place with hook in the back
-Reversible earrings: just remove the ear wire, flip the stone, and insert the ear wire back in
-Modeled picture for size reference
-Everything from the stone cutting to the silver work is done my two hands in my Tampa, FL studio
This figurative cobblestone inlay pendant is inspired by the nesting dolls I adored in my youth.
Nesting dolls, with their intricately nested layers, represent the complexity (and often contradictions) of our own identities---hidden and waiting to be discovered. Just as one doll contains another in a motherly way, we should embrace and nurture all of the different parts of ourselves.
Details:
Set in Argentium silver and sterling
Cobblestone inlay made with 7 hand-cut stones including petrified wood, phosphosiderite, and a striped intarsia made with howlite, lapis lazuli, petrified wood, chrysocolla, and fluorite
Pendant measures 1 ¼ x 13/16 x 3/8 in.
Includes a 18-inch sterling silver chain and a 2-inch extender
Everything from the carefully-cut stones to the silversmithing is done in my Tampa, Florida studio.
Have a question about this piece? Inquire Here
Stone Checkerboard Earring Specs:
-20 ga hammered sterling silver ear wires
-Stones: sodalite, fluorite, howlite, and labradorite
-Backed with wonderstone
-Weighs approx. 5.4g
-Measures 1 5/8 (including ear wire) x 1 in.
-Approx. 3.5mm thick
-Ear wires can be locked into place with hook in the back
-Earrings are reversible—just remove the ear wire, flip the stone, and insert the ear wire back in
-Modeled picture for size reference
-Everything from the stone cutting to the silver work is done my two hands in my Tampa, FL studio
Checkerboard Earring Specs:
-20 ga hammered sterling silver ear wires
-Stones: sodalite, fluorite, howlite, and labradorite
-Backed with fuchsite
-Weighs approx. 5.3g
-Measures 1 7/8 (including ear wire) x 3/4 in.
-Approx. 3.5mm thick
-Ear wires can be locked into place with hook in the back
-Earrings are reversible—just remove the ear wire, flip the stone, and insert the ear wire back in
-Modeled picture for size reference
-Everything from the stone cutting to the silver work is done my two hands in my Tampa, FL studio
Checkerboard Earring Specs:
-20 ga hammered sterling silver ear wires
-Stones: sodalite, fluorite, howlite, and labradorite
-Backed with fuchsite
-Weighs approx. 3.9g
-Measures 1 1/4 (including ear wire) x 13/16 in.
-Approx. 3.5mm thick
-Ear wires can be locked into place with hook in the back
-Earrings are reversible—just remove the ear wire, flip the stone, and insert the ear wire back in
-Modeled picture for size reference
-Everything from the stone cutting to the silver work is done my two hands in my Tampa, FL studio