Little Sea Creatures

Hand forged sterling silver seahorse pendant with bezel set London Blue Topaz cabochon.  Removable pendant on triple strands of cultured pearls, glass, and sterling silver.  $210

For each season I like to do a series revolving around a theme.  Flowers, leaves...usually something nature inspired.  This summer it is all about the ocean for me.  It started this winter when I was attending gem shows looking for stones and inspiration.  There were so many wonderful materials such Hampton Butte and Larimar that seemed to be popular this year.  Stones that are just the most lovely shades of green, aqua and blue that immediately make you think of the ocean.

This little guy is the first in my series of pieces highlighting ocean life. Sea horses and sea dragons have always been favorites of mine.  Simply fascinating and strikingly beautiful creatures.  Regal looking yet so cute with their little pot bellies.

While rather time consuming to make, this pendant used the most simple, basic silversmithing techniques.  Except for the soldering of the bail and the small setting for the eye this piece was really all about accurate cutting, chasing, and texturing.  A bit tedious but he was quite fun to create.

In the next few weeks expect to see some more inspiration from the sea.... creatures, sea shells and lots and lots of beautiful pearls.