Chalcedony is a gorgeous stone. Like its cousin, the onyx or the sardonyx, it is strong enough to be incised and/or carved into beautiful shapes. These aqua flowers have been carved from Peru Chalcedony, luminous, translucent and vividly colored as the Caribbean. I used pearls from a classic 40s necklace (they're probably glass but they have a fabulous luster), a lovely peachy coral close to the color of angel skin and then these lyrical flowers, incised with petals and carved from Peru chalcedony. The clasp is made from the same material. I bought it a few years ago and finally found something to use with it. All in all, this is a glorious piece, frolicsome, girlish and unique.
Thursday, April 15, 2010
CARIBBEAN QUEEN
Chalcedony is a gorgeous stone. Like its cousin, the onyx or the sardonyx, it is strong enough to be incised and/or carved into beautiful shapes. These aqua flowers have been carved from Peru Chalcedony, luminous, translucent and vividly colored as the Caribbean. I used pearls from a classic 40s necklace (they're probably glass but they have a fabulous luster), a lovely peachy coral close to the color of angel skin and then these lyrical flowers, incised with petals and carved from Peru chalcedony. The clasp is made from the same material. I bought it a few years ago and finally found something to use with it. All in all, this is a glorious piece, frolicsome, girlish and unique.
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