Kristin Martens Design
petrified wood pendant + sterling bead necklace
petrified wood pendant + sterling bead necklace
A luxurious strand of handmade beads, oxidized for inky black goodness, then hand-polished on the edges for contrast. Each bead half is cut from a sheet of solid sterling silver, drilled, formed into a dome, then two halves are soldered together to make a single small bead.
A hefty clasp is adorned with a little stamped design and a small onyx stone.
The extra chunky and heavy pendant is crafted with solid sterling and fine silver. It features a hand-shaped and polished piece of dark, almost-black petrified wood, gathered from the high desert of eastern Washington. The roomy bail allows the pendant to slide freely on the beads and can be removed so the beaded chain can be worn alone if desired.
The strand of beads + clasp measures 22 inches total, and the beads measure approx. 8mm in diameter.
Beads are strung with sterling silver hardware on a 49-strand stainless steel bead wire.
Pendant including bail measures 65mm in length and 39mm wide.
Handcrafted in my little home studio, nestled in the Cascade mountains.