Splash! (NEW)
Turquoise-toned amazonite flat beads reminded me of the blues of swimming pools and in particular various paintings of them by Hockney. The flat stone shapes seemed like water seen from above, while bright silver bicones which glint between the stones felt like flashes of light dancing across a pool's surface. Splash! has a modern presence with flow, lightness and cadence. For someone looking for a piece that is cool and confident, yet relaxed. For more info on the necklace, please click on Details, and if interested in my musings, please go to Story. Discover more about gemstone beads in our blog on A Buying Guide to Gemstone Beaded Necklaces
The identification of the beads starts from the bead in the centre, moving upwards, with measurement for some of the bigger beads, with metal beads named last.
Length: 70 cm (27.5”) Weight: 81 gm
Flat pieces of amazonite, ovals approx. 28 mm by 18 mm wide
Variety of sterling silver bicones, all grooved
Gold-filled crimp tubes
Silver toggle clasp
Silver Manik identity disc
When Mr L first showed me the flat, turquoise-toned gemstone beads, I could not identify them, never having seen amazonite in this blue before. This intense blue variety is apparently the discovery of a new section of an existing deposit in Madagascar. I was really taken with the vibrantly blue string of tabular pieces in two shapes – ovals and drops and started designing a necklace with them for Manik quite soon after.
The bright turquoise of the amazonite reminded me of the blues of swimming pools, and in particular various paintings of them by Hockney. Furthermore, the flat stone shapes felt like water seen from above, and thus, I chose not to dilute the intensity of the blue with other gemstone beads, but brought in bright sterling silver bicones in various shapes which glint between the stones, like flashes of light dancing across a pool’s surface. This necklace has a relaxed, modern presence, cool and confident, but also light and serene! For someone who enjoys wearing vibrant colour and pieces with a fresh, expressive character. This would appeal to those drawn to artistic design and jewellery that feels lively rather than formal -pieces that make a statement through colour, movement and personality.
Not surprisingly, I am naming this necklace Splash! This would work well worn against many colours like classic neutrals, white, beige and grey, but also stronger colours like navy, emerald green etc. Have fun experimenting!
