The Artist's Necklace
Artist: Kim Harrell
$450.00
Framing:
Ready for display.
Medium:
Brass, carnelian, enameled copper, sterling silver
Substrate:
n/a
Artist Notes:
One of the most marvelous things about making wearables is that they can be made from anything. Beading is what first introduced me to jewelry making – the gateway drug as I tell my students. I am thrilled to share with you my ‘first love’ of beading in the collection for Divine. Beads never left me but as the cost of precious metals continues to be high, I have tapped into my resourcefulness and my past to meet the challenge to continue making my work.
Most of the beads are handmade; some are from distant lands; all the pieces have a precious metal incorporated even if it is just the clasp. Enameling, in a small way, has made its debut in this collection from my experimenting with liquid enamel earlier this year. The rings in the collection were created to match the necklaces and bracelets. I hope you enjoy this joyful and colorful collection.
The necklace, inspired by Frida Kahlo, is 18.5” long and weighs 4 ounces. There are four copper enameled long beads made at Arrowmont, in this piece; cast African brass ring beads, acquired from an African dealer I like, and carnelian beads. The large matte carnelian beads are from Nepal, given to me by a friend who traveled there many years ago. The other shiny carnelian beads are from my vast collection; their origin is not known.
Most of the beads are handmade; some are from distant lands; all the pieces have a precious metal incorporated even if it is just the clasp. Enameling, in a small way, has made its debut in this collection from my experimenting with liquid enamel earlier this year. The rings in the collection were created to match the necklaces and bracelets. I hope you enjoy this joyful and colorful collection.
The necklace, inspired by Frida Kahlo, is 18.5” long and weighs 4 ounces. There are four copper enameled long beads made at Arrowmont, in this piece; cast African brass ring beads, acquired from an African dealer I like, and carnelian beads. The large matte carnelian beads are from Nepal, given to me by a friend who traveled there many years ago. The other shiny carnelian beads are from my vast collection; their origin is not known.
Shipping & Handling Notes:
I use USPS Priority Mail flat rate small box for the USA and Canada. For Canada, the value of the item will be based on the materials which will be much less than the retail price. You will be liable for any duties or taxes. I will mail to Trinidad and the UK, and anywhere else, but need you to contact me about the best way to ship.
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