The Radiance Gem Necklace

Inspired by the sun and the beauty of the southwest, this one-of-a-kind long oxidized sterling silver, 18K gold, and 14K gold necklace features a natural faceted Oregon sunstone and two rhodolite garnets.  Let this superstar statement necklace remind you to find rays of positivity everyday.

My Process:

To create my unique metal textures, I use a 20-step process which involves using heat from my torch (no solder) to fuse the hand-cut silver pieces to its base. I then soldered 14K tube sets to the textured bases, and set the stones by hand to ensure a perfect fit. Next, I took square, heavy-gauge wire and forged each pieces by hand with repeated hammering and annealing.  Then I made each 18K gold jump ring by hand to connect all the parts.  Lastly, I applied the patina to the necklace, gave it a final polish, and sealed the patina with a wax.  This was one of the most complicated pieces I have ever made, due to making the chain by hand and creating "frames" for the radiance parts to connect properly to the chain. 

Details:

Size: 

• Center Sunburst: 3/4-inch diameter 
  
• Side Sunbursts: 5/8-inch diameter

Material: 14K yellow gold (tube sets), 18K yellow gold (jump rings), oxidized sterling silver, nickel-free

Gemstone: 5 mm Oregon Sunstone (center) and two 4 mm rhodolite garnets

Chain length: 23.5 inches

Clasp: Toggle clasp

Packaging: 100% recyclable gift box and reusable bag for storage

Other Information:

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