Malachite pendant

Malachite gemstone in ancient times was believed to ward off disease, lightning and witchcraft. 

Today it is believed to absorb negative energy and to guard against radiation...

 ...and to release old traumas.

Even the World Cup Trophy has a malachite base.

This malachite pendant I was wearing on Friday was made in my workshop two years ago for my mum's name day. I used 925 sterling silver and this marvelous gemstone. I chose malachite because my mum's eyes have its color. Well, my eyes don't but some times I can't resist and I borrow the pendant. 

Thank you, mum, for the inspiration (and for allowing me to wear it)!

Flower Pendant

It seems that I do like flowers! After two pendants and a pair of earrings , now another pendant inspired by spring flowers. Enjoy!

While creating, I have taken some pictures to show you a part of the procedure:

then..

...and finally featuring:

Before wishing you all a happy new week I have to thank the dearest co blogger Nells for the blog award! Thank you, darling, you simply made my day!

xoxo

History of a Pendant: Step by Step

Today I will share with you the procedure of creating a jewel: from silver nuggets to a pendant ready to wear!

Melting pure silver nuggets to a solid silver block:

After passing the solid block from the rolling mill a few times and cutting the rough edges I have produced a silver plate:

Cutting the shape of a flower:

 

 Adding a soldering silver ball...

and silver wire:

 Soldering procedure:

 Then:

After polishing the pendant:

 

And finally, the best part: wearing the pendant and feel happy!!

Jewels inspired by the sea (or by David Attenborough)

The jewels I am presenting you today (a pendant and a pair of earrings) are inspired by the sea. My inspiration maybe stems from the fact that I have been watching for days David Attenborough (The Blue Planet). Omg, I have learnt in one single week everything that I didn't get in Biology classes at school. I was impressed by the shear and wild beauty of the stingray fish.

The pendant...

 

 

 

...and the matching pair of earrings

The gemstone for this project was also originated by the sea. I couldn't choose anything else than sponge.

History of a jewel: a sterling silver pendant II

I have already said that I don't like autumn and winter at all. I desperately want my spring and summer back, aghh!!. Well, I know that I cannot do anything about that. Though, I can still design and create things that remind me of my favorite seasons and cheer me up! So, last week I created a pendant inspired by flowers. I used sterling silver 925 and a turquoise cabochon.

I was too lazy to design in by hand, so I used CAD software.

Hammering

I couldn't decide which cabochon to choose. Red jade, amethyst or turquoise? At the end, I chose turquoise because it's a summer color.

Soldering

...et voila!

Finally, me featuring the pendant.

Now, I am in a better mood! I can wear my pendant knowing that spring is not too far!! Happy week everyone!