Crescent Circles Chain necklace in Silver

Life is like a bowl of cherries. A little sweet, a little tart. Sometimes bright and racy, sometimes deep and tender. Delicious. So enjoy the cherries, work around the pits, and wear this whimsical beauty to celebrate those sweet normal days and ease yourself through the more sour moments of life. A crescent-moon bowl cradles plump cherries large and small. Their silhouettes are subtley hammered to catch light and shadow as you move. One cherry has a pit of a different shade.

Handcrafted. Silver with one gold-filled pit. Gold-fill can last a lifetime unlike gold-plating which wears down to expose the metal underneath. It is a 14k gold overlay made by heat and pressure-bonding the layer to a brass core. This piece is made by hand by forging, soldering and hammering. Chain 19 L, pendant 2.5 L.

FROM THE DESIGNER: At an early age I was always drawn to art whether it was drawing, painting or just creating something out of nothing. I started making jewelry at age 15 and realized that nothing came close to the thrill, fulfillment and accomplishment I felt when someone wore a piece of jewelry I created. I studied metalsmithing to learn the process of forging, soldering and texturing metal both silver and 14k gold - everthing is done freehand to ensure originality and uniqueness. I'm inspired by everything that surrounds me - the pattern on a single leaf or an 18th century painting. It's difficult to put my jewelry in a category because anything can influence any piece at any moment. But, a couple of traits that are consistent in my work are beautiful organic silhouttes and fine detail. I never know exactly what I'm about to create, it tends to evolve on its own. If my jewelry brings out the beauty and joy in anyone who it may adorn, I know that I've chosen the right path. Enjoy!