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Exquisite Dragonfly Cloisonné & Champlevé Enamel Necklace w 24k gold wire work on Fine silver w Chalcedony faceted strand by Sandra McEwen

This stunning necklace is indeed one of a kind. The delicate webbing of the dragonflies wings and body have been meticulously hand painted with enamel under-glaze. The shades of purples and opalescent vitreous enamels are showcased by the rich black enamel background. The Chalcedony beads that frame the necklace are the perfect compliment and are finely faceted.

This pendant may or may not be an actual talisman, but I promise you will enjoy wearing it.

Size: 40 x 60mm

Length 18" total

Materials: Cloisonné & Champlevé enamels on fine silver with 24K Gold Wire work. Chalcedony Beads.

All my jewelry is handmade by me in my studio in beautiful Wilmington, North Carolina.

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Did you know that enamels are melted glass?

Yes! It's true... To create this lovely pair of earrings, I first fabricated the silver base out of sheets of fine silver. The lines of the design are actually fine silver wires that I meticulously bent by hand (and tweezers) into the shapes you see. Then I placed granules of ground up glass (enamels) in between the wires and melted them in the kiln. There are as many as 20 layers of glass in each individual piece! After I've added all the layers of glass, I carefully grind and polish it until it sparkles!

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Champlevé: pronounced Shamp-lee-VAY

is the process of inlaying the colored glass enamels directly into a solid piece of silver, so there’s no need for a separate setting.

Cloisonné: pronounced Cloy-ZEE-nay! (always best when said with a flourish!)

is the process of using delicate silver or gold wires to create drawing lines that separate the different bits of colored enamel.

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ABOUT ME

Enamels are my passion.

I have always loved incorporating bright color and light into my work, so when I discovered the beauty of cloisonné enamel, I was hooked. My work incorporates color, light, and balance- be it abstract or figurative. I'm influenced by all the gorgeous jewelry of the past, but try to give it a modern twist.

I love crafting beautiful objects to wear and adore, and I hope you will enjoy owning them as much as I enjoy making them. If you are interested in commissioning a unique piece of wearable art, please feel free to contact me.