Fine Silver Oak Bark-Textured Pendant with Tumbled Garnet
Fine Silver Oak Bark-Textured Pendant with Tumbled Garnet
Fine Silver Bark & Almandine Garnet Pendant
Carry a piece of the forest with you. Perfect for those who find their inspiration out on the trail, this one-of-a-kind pendant captures the rugged, organic beauty of nature. The highly detailed texture was created by taking a direct impression from an oak limb and using silver metal clay to forever preserve the intricate woodgrain in gleaming fine silver. (See 'Metal Clay' in the Techniques menu below).
Nestled into the silvery bark is a deep red, tumbled almandine garnet, offering a rich splash of color that beautifully sets off the textured metal. The pendant is suspended from a versatile sterling silver chain that can be adjusted to flawlessly suit your neckline, complete with a unique handmade fob at the clasp.
(Love this organic texture? Feel free to contact me to discuss custom tree bark-textured jewelry!)
Product Details
Metal: 99.9% pure fine silver pendant crafted with silver metal clay
Gemstone: Deep red tumbled almandine garnet
Design: One-of-a-kind direct oak bark impression
Chain Included: Sterling silver chain, adjustable to 16”, 17”, or 18” lengths, featuring a custom handmade fob with a red accent crystal
Status: One-of-a-Kind, Ready-to-Ship
Reference # P-153
I made a silicone mold of oak bark. I pressed Precious Metal Clay (a clay made from tiny particles of silver and an organic binding agent) into the mold to impress the texture onto the clay. I attached a bezel hand-fabricated from pure silver metal to the clay. I then put the piece into a very hot kiln which burned off the binder leaving a pure silver piece. At this point, the piece can be worked in traditional ways, as if it was pure metal originally. I first gave it a high polish then softened it with a brass brush and set the stone. To make the adjustable chain, I cut manufactured chain into 3 pieces. I soldered jump rings into it so that the lobster clasp may be connected to any one of the 3 rings, thereby changing the length of the chain. This allows the piece to be worn with a variety of necklines. To finish the end of the chain, I made a fob with sterling silver beads and a vintage red glass bead to compliment the garnet.
