Hand-cut Recycled Sterling Lotus Necklace – Bright

By
Amber Yearwood
– August 30, 2010Posted in: Jewelry, Necklaces
Sterling Lotus Necklace

Handmade by Amber Yearwood

$86 USD plus s&h

Sterling Lotus Flower Necklace
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Sterling Lotus Necklace
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Sterling Lotus Necklace
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This 3 dimensional lotus flower is cut by hand from recycled sterling sheet. It is formed, carefully layered and soldered to my own handmade bail, which has a small sterling sphere at the center.

The outer petals are burnished and polished for a bright shine, and matte white “fine silver” is left deep inside the petals for a soft, subtle contrast. My handmade hook and eye clasp is wire-wrapped to the ends of the chain.

Lotus measures approx. 12mm in diameter. Necklace approx. 18″ long.

*PLEASE NOTE that I only use solder that DOES NOT contain lead or cadmium in my soldered pieces, and a natural non-toxic “pickle” to clean the metal after using the torch. All of my raw metals (wire, sheet, etc.) are recycled/reclaimed metal. When oxidizing, I also use liver of sulfur. No harsh chemicals.*

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About Amber Yearwood

Amber Yearwood is a self-taught metalsmith jeweler that loves nature and things that sparkle. She is an avid gardener, loves to read, take nature walks, make knots (macramé) and play video games. Amber was born in Barbados, a small island in the Caribbean and is currently living in Austin, Texas with her husband and their 4 cats. (Yes, 4!)