golden days of summer

a couple of weeks ago while looking for silver to melt, i found more treasures!
a few pieces of experimental work and 'studies' in sterling silver and 18K gold from way way back.

bit is one of 3 pendants i pulled out from that re-discovered pouch and refreshed by sliding it onto a simple black cotton cord, complete with 2 tube sliders to match for easy adjustment of length and pendant style.

and, going through my note books, also found  the scribble i wrote at that time, apparently documenting the process along with the frustrations...!

it reads ​in my notes it was 'study 5' then...
​yep, 1988 folks.

renamed it bit this time, for some reason it sounded better this time.

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​among the pieces in straight 18K gold are these earrings below, in quick pre-view

18K gold half moon earrings with fancy black onyx

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so excited to rediscover these pieces of my past-making!
so, as a summer round-up, i decided to put together a black+gold collection studio sale and have been working on the final touches for the sale launch on august 24!

and, if you are in town on sunday/august 26, i am having my last august studio visit weekend so plan to swing by for a chance to see everything up close and experience it in touch.

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stay tuned for direct updates on this and other studio sales or studio visit weekends!