Title: Sunset Bat - Necklace
Nature Studies Collection
One of a Kind
Materials: 9ct Rose Gold, Natural Baroque Pearl, Horn, Blackened Sterling Silver, Rubber
Dimensions: H28 x W30 x D13mm
Length of Necklace: 41-50cm Adjustable
(Can be worn at either 41, 42.5, 45 or 50cm)
The Sunset Bat concept has been in my mind for a few years, and eventually, the right baroque shaped pearl came my way. This is a natural pearl, with natural colouring, which paired up beautifully together with red gold.
Baroque Pearls are one of a kind in the way that their shape is irregular and unique. These pearls were often used by ancient goldsmiths who would incorporate a pearl into one of their art pieces objets d'art, jewellery, or otherwise. The pearl often featured as the body, or head of any number of themes, human, animal, or imaginary.
The Sunset Bat is my unconscious nod to continuing that tradition in a modern way, featuring one of my most beloved animals, the bat. The ears, nose and wings of this character have been crafted in Red Gold with the little beady eyes made from horn and inlayed. Suspended from black rubber cord for a striking contrast of colour. The bale from which the Bat hangs is hinged to allow extra movement.
At the back of the necklace there is a length of blackened Sterling Silver chain which can be adjusted in length to wear at either 41, 42.5, 45 or 50cm long.
Sunset Bat - Necklace. This is the sibling to the Dusk Bat Necklace (also part of the Nature Studies collection)
Includes a Steph Lusted Jewellery printed jewellery box
