Turquoise and Sunshine
February 27, 2012 § 1 Comment
Source: thefancy.com via Karyn’s on Pinterest
This was my inspiration for Rescue Project No. 5. I would love to be at the Hilton Nui Resort in Bora Bora but since I can’t, I did the next best thing – make jewellery.
Those of you who follow this blog may remember the Turquoise necklace in the Recycling Jewellery Post: The lovely trapezium turquoise necklace that didn’t wear well, too many turquoise pieces knotted too closely together.
Trapezium Turquoise pieces knotted too closely in a choker necklace
So inspired by the turquoise waters and the golden tones of sunshine reflecting off the wicker and wood, I created a necklace with just seven of the turquoise pieces. The turquoise pieces are joined to the gold-plated chain with eye pins. To create the illusion of the gentle flickering of sunlight off the sea, I added the Swarovski 4 mm crystal bicones and gold-plated leaves on either side of the centre turquoise stone.
Trapezium pieces of Turquoise with Swarovski crystal bicones and gold-plated leaves
I’ve still got the stash of all the other trapezium pieces of turquoise so watch this space. Meanwhile, I’ll dream of turquoise and sunshine. ♥K
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