Artist Melinda Young has created this charm titled 'Gateway' in sterling silver and blackened (oxidised) the surface. This series of charms have been created to look like wrought-iron gates, with cutouts mimicking their ornamental details. This piece is connected to a jump ring with a 5mm internal diameter, ready to fit onto a piece of jewellery of your choosing.
Material: Sterling silver
Dimensions: 26.5mm wide x 12mm long x 1.2mm thick, length including bail 19.5mm
Contemporary jeweller Melinda Young lives and works on Dharawal Country, nestled between ocean and escarpment. She is fascinated by the potential for unexpected narrative, finding inspiration in architecture, the landscape and everyday life, taking delight in the colours and textures, she encounters. This is reflected in her work, which is often made from brightly coloured reclaimed plastics or natural materials gathered near her home, used in combination with metal and stones. Exploring her coastal environment is a constant creative stimulus for a maker who is attracted to the tiny details – the patina and beauty of the everyday.
