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◈ This handmade wire wrapped pendant features a stunning, unique, and rainbow sparkle African White Moonstone crystal, wrapped in lightly antiqued silver fill wire, (read below for more information on this amazing wire) weaved on to a small brass gear. Included with this steampunk, sacred geometry and fractal inspired pendant is a fine silver plated alloy 16" snake chain. Chain lengths of 20" and 24" are available upon request.
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◈ Moonstone is said to be a stone of “new beginnings," inner growth and strength. Some believe that moonstone aids in soothing emotional instability and stress, imbuing calmness in the wearer, and believed to enhances intuition, inspiration, success and good fortune in love and in business matters. Moonstone is the birthstone of June, and designated for the zodiac sign of Gemini.
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◈ What is silver filled wire? As opposed to the more commonly known silver plating process, which lightly coats a copper core in a fine layer of silver, silver fill is a copper core coated in a thick layer of 99% pure silver, allowing for the use of less precious metal without compromising the quality, appearance, or longevity of the wire! Silver filled wire can be formed, polished, hammered and even engraved without ever exposing its core, and will last as long as pure silver wire under normal wearing conditions. I use 1/10 silver fill wire in my pieces from RioGrande.com, an amazing solar powered and ethical company that uses recycled precious metals. Read more about my awesome suppliers in my shop bio!
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In creating wearable art with all the wonderful metals and beautiful stones of our earth, I feel obligated to do so as environmentally conscious as possible:
◈ I use recycled, biodegradable and compostable packaging materials to ship my orders, no plastic or toxic adhesives. Ink used to decorate my packaging is non-toxic and water soluble.
◈ I use sustainable, American made wire, purchased in bulk to reduce waste (see my shop bio for more information on the sourcing of my wire).
◈ I recycle my wire scraps that can't be used for future projects, as well as my wire spools, recycle and reuse packaging used to ship supplies to me, etc.
◈ I support American-made tools from companies I respect and trust, to insure both longevity and quality, but more importantly the working conditions and compensation of their creators.
◈ I source almost all of my stones from small businesses, working directly with lapidaries and gem cutters, and seek to do so exclusively as my craft progresses.
