My piece is inspired by my grandmother, Mary.
My son called her, Great-mother. Don't you love that?
Handmade brass bead, culturde freshwater pearl, 14k gold, steel
When we were young we would always spend time with my mothers family at my aunt's summer cottage on Cape Cod. We were packed as tight as sardines, but always had a great time. My uncle George, a delightful Italian import into our Celtic family, was an amazing cook and would make abundant and delicious meals for us all.
After dinner my grandmother, who always encouraged my craftiness, would walk with me along the beach to collect lots of beautiful shells. I have very fond memories of my grandmother who instilled in me the importance of being a strong and independent woman.
The razorback bead is handmade from brass and was formed using a hydraulic press. Although the back of the bead has a brushed brass finish, I chose to leave the copper layer deposited after soldering on top. A cultured baroque freshwater pearl is hung from 14kt gold wire. The entire piece hangs from a 24" gunmetal steel chain with a handmade steel and 14kt gold hook clasp.
20 comments:
Beautiful necklace with a beautiful story. Thanks for sharing.
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Gorgeous necklace....a lovely tribute to your grandmother. And I love the term "great mother" - how sweet :)
Gorgeous necklace - and a fitting tribute to your grandmother: a strong and beautiful piece!
What a beautiful centerpiece! Great-Mother would be very proud of you :-)
We have to know where we come from to know where we are going. Great tribute to a Great-mother!
Wonderful tribute to your grandmother and a lovely necklace
I think your son totally got it right. You grandmother really was a great-mother. I love the simple beauty of the necklace you made.
What a lovely necklace and beautiful memories of your grandmother.
Wonderful story! Love Great-Mother! I love the strength and movement of the necklace as well as how Beautiful it is!
THis is awesome Pam! As usual you bring all these mixed elements together with such ease and continuity. I love that your son called her great-mother, that is perfection.
Gosh, this is beautiful...really, really gorgeous! And your memories are so sweet; this was a wonderful post to read.
wow this is so beautiful,what a nice tribute.
That is simply stunning! I love that clasp you made! And the way you wove the elements together. Very classy. I would wear this in a heartbeat! Thank you for sharing your story about your 'great-mother' and your creation. Enjoy the day! Erin
A beautiful piece to honor your "great-mother". You are so talented. thanks for sharing your story.
Hugs
Terri G.
What a beautifully simple piece! Your grandmother would have been proud of your tribute.
love your piece!!!!!!
Love your piece ! Simple and Sweet.
Thanks for sharing.
Peace and Love.
Your necklace is beautiful as is your story. Thanks for sharing.
what a lovely glimpse into your wonderful time at the cape - your tribute necklace is gorgeous!
I love your tribute necklace! Thank you for sharing your wonderful memories of your Great-mother!
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