Magazine Gallery : Neckpiece

Water Flower

Art Jewelry Magazine — Tue, 26 May 2009 15:02:46 GMT

Water Flower

Water Flower is a cloisonné neckpiece by Lynn M. Floriano. She says she uses forms of nature in her work that “have spiritual and abstract qualities that forever fascinate” her. Here, she set the cloisonné enamel in silver, and also used beach glass, gold foils, gold wire, and freshwater pearls. The pendant is 3 x 3 x 1⁄2 in. (76 x 76 x 13 mm). This piece appeared in the July 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Seed Saver

Kristin Sutter — Tue, 27 Jan 2009 18:25:36 GMT

Seed Saver

“This neckpiece gives value to the act of saving seeds, a process that is disappearing due to the advent of industrial farming and genetically engineered crops,” says Jesse Graves, a University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee student. Copper and nickel were dapped, soldered, and riveted to create Seed Saver. A hot water patina and real seeds complete the 12 x 5 x 1-in. (30.5 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm) neckpiece. This piece appeared in the March 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

I Flower

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:22:21 GMT

I Flower

Lucila Nassau says that a woman’s face is like a flower that’s “always blooming regardless of age and complexion.” I Flower represents petals around the neck, and is made of sterling silver and gold. The forged petals are accented with keum-boo. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Quad Veined Pod Necklace

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 24 Nov 2008 16:06:55 GMT

Quad Veined Pod Necklace

Quad Veined Pod Necklace is made of sterling silver with 18k gold accents. Janine DeCresenzo pierced designs on both the front and the back of the pods to enhance the forms and make the necklace reversible. The pod section is 4 x 1 1⁄2 x 3⁄4 in. (10.2 x 3.8 x 1.9 cm). Photo by George Post. This piece appeared in the January 2009 issue of Art Jewelry.

Clematis Neckpiece

Art Jewelry Magazine — Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:15:21 GMT

Clematis Neckpiece

“I am inspired by forms within the garden and the patterns on [those forms],” says Jan Smith. Clematis Neckpiece is made of hollow- and fold-formed copper, enamel, China paints, sterling silver, and monofilament. The pendant is 4 x 1 x 1 in. (10.2 x 2.5 x 2.5 cm). Photo by Doug Yaple. This piece appeared in the November 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.

Nefertiti's Tears

Art Jewelry Magazine — Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:08:23 GMT

Nefertiti's Tears

Nefertiti’s Tears, named for its Egyptian look, is a wire-wrapped neckpiece by Mint Schlief. Sterling silver and gold-filled wire comprise the frame of the neckpiece, and Labradorite beads and cabochons
plus gold-filled beads add accents. The neckpiece is approximately 9 x 6 1⁄2 in. (22.9 x 16.5 cm). This piece appeared in the September 2008 issue of Art Jewelry.