Midnight and Moonstone Ensemble
By Lynda Lea Stuck

WINNER ENSEMBLE

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Necklace

A black Onyx and moonstone bead necklace with silver findings and a pendant constructed with a sterling silver step bezel and black onyx cabochon.  The step bezel was formed around the cabochon, sawed, filed for a flush fit and soldered.  The bezel was then burnished to fit the cabochon.

Bracelet

A black onyx cabochon was grooved with a diamond saw on the Swap Top Machine and wrapped with twisted 24 gauge sterling silver wire.  The bracelet was constructed of multiple 20 guage square sterling silver wires, then bound by 20 guage half round sterling wire. The cabochon was added, the bracelet formed on a mandrel, hardened, and loops formed to finish.  The bracelet is made to slip on and off the arm easily, while staying put for wearing.

Earrings

A sterling silver headpin was strung with black onyx beads, Swarovske Crystals and small silver beads then a loop was formed at the top of the pin and attached to a sterling silver ear wire.

Classes taken to learn the skills involved:

Soldering and Silverworking
New Designs in Wire Wrap Bracelets
The Joy of Metal
Hammered Sterling Silver Designs for Necklace and Earrings