ABALONE SET BY BARBARA GARWOOD
Includes the Rectangle Abalone Shell gold filigree pendant on 18" chain, Rectangle Abalone Shell gold filigree post earrings & Shell gold filigree bracelet.
Barbara Garwood's background in textile design and her extensive travels to Asia led to the creation of her distinctive style which combines Russian and Chinese influences. An art form dating back over 1000 years with techniques very similar to those used to create FabergŽ eggs and other treasures for the Tsars. Decades of apprenticeship are required to develop the skill to complete either the filigree or the enamel work.Therefore, this piece is the collaboration of two master artisans. The fine filigree work is hand-shaped from delicate sterling silver wire using tweezers and enormous patience. It is then thickly plated with pure gold, creating what is known as 24k vermeil. After a firing at 1700¼F, the enamel artist begins her work applying finely ground powders which are blended for the perfect color. A second firing at 1500¼F turns the powder into a high-gloss glass. Finally, magnificent gemstones are handset to create this regal finished piece.
Each of Barbara's pieces is made of sterling silver and bears the initals "BG" and the mark "925".
Each of these pieces are made by hand and can take up to 4 days to complete.
Each artist has been extensively trained in the basic techniques and over time they become considered master craftsmen. Because the filigree and enameling skills are totally different abilities, an artist is trained in only one or the other. As a result some items require two artisans to complete a single piece.
Barbara Garwood's background in textile design and her extensive travels to Asia led to the creation of her distinctive style which combines Russian and Chinese influences. An art form dating back over 1000 years with techniques very similar to those used to create FabergŽ eggs and other treasures for the Tsars. Decades of apprenticeship are required to develop the skill to complete either the filigree or the enamel work.Therefore, this piece is the collaboration of two master artisans. The fine filigree work is hand-shaped from delicate sterling silver wire using tweezers and enormous patience. It is then thickly plated with pure gold, creating what is known as 24k vermeil. After a firing at 1700¼F, the enamel artist begins her work applying finely ground powders which are blended for the perfect color. A second firing at 1500¼F turns the powder into a high-gloss glass. Finally, magnificent gemstones are handset to create this regal finished piece.
Each of Barbara's pieces is made of sterling silver and bears the initals "BG" and the mark "925".
Each of these pieces are made by hand and can take up to 4 days to complete.
Each artist has been extensively trained in the basic techniques and over time they become considered master craftsmen. Because the filigree and enameling skills are totally different abilities, an artist is trained in only one or the other. As a result some items require two artisans to complete a single piece.Items that are out of stock may take 3 to 4 weeks to delive
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Barbara Garwood's background in textile design and her extensive travels to Asia led to the creation of her distinctive style which combines Russian and Chinese influences. An art form dating back over 1000 years with techniques very similar to those used to create FabergŽ eggs and other treasures for the Tsars. Decades of apprenticeship are required to develop the skill to complete either the filigree or the enamel work.Therefore, this piece is the collaboration of two master artisans. The fine filigree work is hand-shaped from delicate sterling silver wire using tweezers and enormous patience. It is then thickly plated with pure gold, creating what is known as 24k vermeil. After a firing at 1700¼F, the enamel artist begins her work applying finely ground powders which are blended for the perfect color. A second firing at 1500¼F turns the powder into a high-gloss glass. Finally, magnificent gemstones are handset to create this regal finished piece.
Abalone set in a sterling silver filigree setting which is then clad in 24k Gold.
Each of Barbara's pieces is made of sterling silver and bears the initals "BG" and the mark "925".
Each of these pieces are made by hand and can take up to 4 days to complete.
Each artist has been extensively trained in the basic techniques and over time they become considered master craftsmen. Because the filigree and enameling skills are totally different abilities, an artist is trained in only one or the other. As a result some items require two artisans to complete a single piece.
Barbara Garwood's background in textile design and her extensive travels to Asia led to the creation of her distinctive style which combines Russian and Chinese influences. An art form dating back over 1000 years with techniques very similar to those used to create FabergŽ eggs and other treasures for the Tsars. Decades of apprenticeship are required to develop the skill to complete either the filigree or the enamel work.Therefore, this piece is the collaboration of two master artisans. The fine filigree work is hand-shaped from delicate sterling silver wire using tweezers and enormous patience. It is then thickly plated with pure gold, creating what is known as 24k vermeil. After a firing at 1700¼F, the enamel artist begins her work applying finely ground powders which are blended for the perfect color. A second firing at 1500¼F turns the powder into a high-gloss glass. Finally, magnificent gemstones are handset to create this regal finished piece.
Each of Barbara's pieces is made of sterling silver and bears the initals "BG" and the mark "925".
Each of these pieces are made by hand and can take up to 4 days to complete.
Each artist has been extensively trained in the basic techniques and over time they become considered master craftsmen. Because the filigree and enameling skills are totally different abilities, an artist is trained in only one or the other. As a result some items require two artisans to complete a single piece
Detra Kay is a renowned sculptor turned jewelry designer who has always possessed a passion for all things beautiful. Her incredible original jewelry designs utilize superior quality semi-precious stones and materials and are a favorite amongst Palm Beach society women. Detra's designs are one of a kind, hand crafted originals.
How can you tell a Detra Kay original?
There simply is no one better than Detra when it comes to semi-precious stone jewels. Her impressive range of semi-precious stones and sophisticated color palette are what makes Detra's unique designs stand put amongst the rest, not to mention her level of quality and attention to detail.
Detra Kay pieces are keepsakes; they are the new alternative to diamond jewelry and are meant to be passed on from generation to generation
Detra Kay is a renowned sculptor turned jewelry designer who has always possessed a passion for all things beautiful. Her incredible original jewelry designs utilize superior quality semi-precious stones and materials and are a favorite amongst Palm Beach society women. Detra's designs are one of a kind, hand crafted originals.
Each artist has been extensively trained in the basic techniques and over time they become considered master craftsmen. Because the filigree and enameling skills are totally different abilities, an artist is trained in only one or the other. As a result some items require two artisans to complete a single piece.
The fine filigree work is hand-shaped from delicate sterling silver wire using tweezers and enormous patience. It is then thickly plated with pure gold, creating what is known as 24k vermeil. After a firing at 1700¼F, the enamel artist begins her work applying finely ground powders which are blended for the perfect color. A second firing at 1500¼F turns the powder into a high-gloss glass. Finally, magnificent gemstones are handset to create this regal finished piece.
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