nightfox: (100 things challenge)
nightfox ([personal profile] nightfox) wrote2012-04-21 01:31 pm

The first jump wasn't bad, let's go for another. 100 Things #2

This one is not a particularly new piece, it's just a personal favorite. Some of my work is very heavy and elaborate and some of it is more on the delicate side. Since yesterday's neckpiece was one of the elaborate works in-the-making, I thought something simpler would be nice for today.

I love this necklace because it's got a nice Victorian sensibility to it and though it's hard to tell from a flat picure, this one looks really lovely worn nestled around the base of the throat. The stones are natural gems called Iolite and again, it's hard to tell from the photo but they are a deep violet blue in color. Iolites can range from a pale bluish gray (like the beads on this necklace) through to an indigo so dark they appear almost black. The chain and findings on this are sterling.



[identity profile] elirwen.livejournal.com 2012-04-21 05:47 pm (UTC)(link)
I always liked necklaces that are to be worn around the base of the throat. What it does to the overall appearance is incredible. :)

Nice work! :)

[identity profile] k-nightfox.livejournal.com 2012-04-21 06:00 pm (UTC)(link)
Me too! They look especially nice if you wear them with a top/dress with a wider neckline (or something strapless/spaghetti strapped).

Thank you for the lovely compliment :D

[identity profile] jissai1988.livejournal.com 2012-04-21 06:12 pm (UTC)(link)
Victorian, indeed.

[identity profile] brunettepet.livejournal.com 2012-04-21 06:33 pm (UTC)(link)
It's beautiful. I love its simple elegance.

[identity profile] alba17.livejournal.com 2012-04-21 07:02 pm (UTC)(link)
Your jewelry is gorgeous! (just looked at prior entry) I love it.

[identity profile] enednoviel.livejournal.com 2012-04-22 08:02 am (UTC)(link)
Wow, so pretty!

[identity profile] lolafeist.livejournal.com 2012-04-22 08:48 pm (UTC)(link)
Oh I love this!