This handmade rectangular pendant is made from recycled sterling silver and features a feathered border with six star set ethically sourced Australian Sapphires.
The 45cm sterling silver chain has a handmade toggle clasp.
Pendant dimensions: 16mm x 11mm.
Chain length: 45cm.
Nina Baker has travelled throughout Australia, portable jeweller’s bench in tow. Her work speaks of a vital curiosity and engagement with the world around her, its histories and materials.
Her Mystic Capers range of fine jewellery is available at Kin Gallery, and she also takes custom orders for special, one-off pieces.
“When I make jewellery, I find the strongest inspiration and motivation in my immediate surroundings, the modern urban habitat...
“I walk to the train station and admire the paint and gum splats on the ground and collect street sweeper bristles from the kerb side. I ride my bike through warehouse and factory districts and explore the abandoned buildings and take pictures of the peeling paint and broken debris that dangles from the walls. I go to the shops and buy things, many things come in boxes and packets, and it makes me think…
“I think about time, how and why things change and progress. I think a lot about ancient times too. Past and present knowledge, society, culture, rituals and beliefs are the thoughts that lead my jewellery practice in making spirited jewellery pieces with undertones of modern and ancient folly and vice.”
- Nina Baker
