Unique Pendant by Janis Rietdyk With Teal Green Beads on Argentium Silver simple Linocut on bark paper

Linocut on bark paper

Janis Rietdyk used raw amethyst beads for the necklace and added a fine silver cap

surgical steel posts which are hypo allergenic

The work is made from polymer clay and pastel pigments often applied in many layers

Chatham says it takes a year from start to finish to create an emerald

Unique Pendant by Janis Rietdyk With Teal Green Beads on Argentium Silver simple Linocut on bark paperJan made 2 slump work beads, then rivetted them to Argentium silver disk backings which were then soldered on to an Argentium bails. Argentium silver doesn't tarnish. Jan then added a black patina to match the black shiny belcher chain and parrot clasp. The pendant is 7. 5 cms long and the disks are 2. 5 cms and 2 cms in diameter. The chain is 45cms long.