Pineapple quartz and crystal chandelier pendant
There is a story to this pendant that I completed today. It started life as one half of a pair of earrings! I had spent quite some time making them but when I tried them on they looked far too big, I totally misjudged the size of the core frame. However I did like the design so decided to keep one and convert it to a pendant. I have not yet decided what type of necklace to put it on, I am thinking something plain so as not to distract the eye away from the wirework.
The central stone is a faceted pineapple quartz bead. You may notice that the crystals around the perimeter of the frame are not particularly even in size. I did in fact order a range of colours for my shop, Bead Tree, but was so unhappy with the quality that I decided to use them up myself instead. I used my jig to create the initial shape of the frame which is constructed using 18 gauge silver plated wire. The wirewrapping has been done using 28 gauge wire.
I like making this type of jewellery because it allows you to be very creative in the construction of the piece. Quite hard work on the hands though!
Maz Simpson (Amari Jewellery) Said,
September 11, 2007 @ 2:57 pm
Hi Clare,
This is a beautiful pendant! Your wire wrapping is so neat - and I love the pineapple quartz, really pretty! I smiled when I read about it starting out as an earring.. I do that sometimes too - often my designs end up looking completely different to what I originally intended! Thanks for adding me to your blogroll - your tutorials are great, lovely site!
Maz