Lucky Seahorse - SOLD
Bling-mix: Hand-carved Amazonite seahorse & freshwater pearls
Bling "hardware": All gold bits are 14K gold-filled
Dimensions: Pendant is about 5.5cm; you choose the length of the gold-filled chain
Note: Only one available, sorry! But I will be checking with the store to see if there are some more seahorses so that variations can be made -- I never make two items exactly alike to keep each piece as unique as humanly possible :))
In some cultures, seahorses are considered to be very lucky. A quick search on Google didn't say why, but I did find out lots about these cute creatures.
For example, the male seahorse becomes "pregnant" (gestation is just two to three weeks, the lucky things). The female deposits her eggs in the male's pouch and he keeps watch over the little ones.
Most seahorses are also monogamous -- ie. they mate for life. They are voracious eaters: each seahorse consumes about 3,000 tiny shrimps a day! The shrimps are eaten whole as seahorses have no teeth.
This little fella is made of amazonite and I thought to add a little flourish of wirework to depict the ocean's waves.
Carrying on the marine theme are accents of little freshwater pearls and 14K gold-filled starfish.
All gold bits are 14K gold-filled, including chain, jump rings, wire and lobster clasp (not shown). Total pendant length is about 5.5 cm.
I've not attached the necklace (fine gold-filled chain) yet because you get to choose the length.
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9 comments:
This is gorgeous!! If you ever get one more, pls let me know! I love what you did with the wirework and all, it seems baby simone is giving you lotsa inspiration! Way to go, kiddo!
Helloooo gorgeous! I want to kick myself now for getting just one seahorse :)) Your owl too is the only one I have for sale.
I'll call the shop tomorrow to see if they have more seahorsies & will let you know. Baby sure is providing momma sonme inspiration ... hahahah!
totally agree that the baby is giving you some inspiration. ;) love the owl and Chiara too. :)
The seahorse is really pretty and the lovely things you've added on! If i had one of them I most probably wouldn't know what to do with them except to admire it. Now you're truly tempting me..
Hello Wildgoose! Thanks!!! Baby is quiet when I create. It's only when I lie down or watch TV when the kung-fu starts ... hahahaha!
Awwww, you're a sweethearts, Dawne! Thank you. I just love messing around with wires and the idea to add the pearls and swirls buzzed in my head so loud, I just had to experiment and ... voila! :)))
PS. I just popped over to your site. WOWOWOWOWOW!!! GORGEOUS!!!!
Haha nothing compared to you, Belinda and Yiwen! You 3 are my idols and the few local beaders that I truly respect.
Dawne, you are very kind and very humble. Your work is LOVELY, especially your attention to detail, mix of colours and creative descriptions. Simply GORGEOUS and different.
Thanks! =)
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