Description
A red jasper cabochon shown off to perfection in a rakish sterling silver scultped wrap.
The cabochon is approximately 16mm high and 13mm wide and is a sort of burnt orange colour with a pale, almost transluscent vein running from the left side to the bottom, a handsome effect. The whole pendant measures about 50mm tall and 20mm wide.
It’s a very striking piece, with four wires across the top corner of the cabochon following the vein for accent.
The chain on which the pendant was photographed is not included.
The technique of wire-wrapping is not new – it dates back to the early Egyptians. Wire-wrapping uses no solder or glues, the wire ends being neatly hidden away wherever possible. Because it is handmade with few tools and no machines, it is a one-off. Although there may be similar pieces, it is virtually impossible for me to repeat a pattern exactly because of the very nature of wire-wrapping.
It is also, by definition, imperfect but that’s part of the beauty.
When looking at the photos, be sure to also refer to the description for the colour, because computer monitors differ so much and can do strange things to colours.
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