In my pursuit of learning new ways to work with sterling silver, I explored casting molten metal into cuttlefish bone- choosing to shape the impression into mountains. What began as a simple mountain pendant evolved when inspiration struck: I placed the mountains atop a striking 52-carat Hardy Pit Kingman turquoise, allowing the landscape to rest against a vivid blue sky of stone.
A hand-tooled copper sun rises on the right, adding warmth and contrast, while a wide, thoughtfully designed bail accommodates beads up to 12 mm. This piece is both an experiment in technique and an expression of gratitude.
Isaiah 44:23 calls us to sing for joy, to look around, and to give thanks for all that God has created-the mountains, the sun, and the crystal-clear blue skies among them. These are the very elements that inspired this piece and remind me daily of the beauty we are blessed to witness.
In my pursuit of learning new ways to work with sterling silver, I explored casting molten metal into cuttlefish bone- choosing to shape the impression into mountains. What began as a simple mountain pendant evolved when inspiration struck: I placed the mountains atop a striking 52-carat Hardy Pit Kingman turquoise, allowing the landscape to rest against a vivid blue sky of stone.
A hand-tooled copper sun rises on the right, adding warmth and contrast, while a wide, thoughtfully designed bail accommodates beads up to 12 mm. This piece is both an experiment in technique and an expression of gratitude.
Isaiah 44:23 calls us to sing for joy, to look around, and to give thanks for all that God has created-the mountains, the sun, and the crystal-clear blue skies among them. These are the very elements that inspired this piece and remind me daily of the beauty we are blessed to witness.
