This pendant is an experimentation with lost wax casting. Inspired by the crystals that can be hidden in seemingly dull rocks.
In the shape of a concaved organic dome, this pendant sits proud on the wearer. On the inside of the sterling silver pendant, it has been textured with sharp ridges. The pendant hangs from a 45cm sterling silver chain.
Materials: Sterling silver
Dimensions: 28mm x 34mm x 12mm
Chain Length: 45cm
Ann Welton discovered gold and silver smithing while studying at NMIT. She went on to complete Bachelor of Fine Art (Gold and Silver Smithing) (Honours) at RMIT, which allowed her to extend her exploration of vessel and jewellery making.
“My works are strongly influenced by growing up in rural communities, with landscapes that reflected a complex interplay of the natural and undisturbed and imposed farming practises. The beauty of these landscapes was often subtle, even unexpected. Colours were muted, variations subtle, but the textures associated with them were strong and distinctive. Consequently, texture has become a driving force in my making because of its power to connect one to place and people.” ~ Ann Welton
