PENELOPESNECK CHINESE INSPIRED PENDANT NECKLACE SCRIMSHAW | EN ESPAÑA

An old beautifully scrimshaw bone or resin figurine in a dancing pose hangs from a 20mm Miao silver carved round bead, and then to a 16mm light green-grey Burma jade bead. This multi-piece pendant connects to a necklace composed of elongated rusty orange carnelian graduated beads and pearlescence round moonstone beads with a faint touch of pink. The necklace features at each side an asymmetric detail, one consisting of a 20mm round carved Miao silver, 20mm round scrimshaw bone bead and a 16mm Burma jade bead identical to the one found in the pendant. The other detail consists of a tubular, 20 x 30mm, carved, Miao silver bead and a 20mm, round, carved, reddish carnelian bead. This piece closes with a sterling hook clasp. A penny has been included in one of the photos to give an idea of size Scrimshaw traditionally refers to the artwork created by whalers, engraved on the byproducts of whales, such as bones or cartilage. However, when wailing stopped, scrimshaw continued using other bone, resin, etc. The technique is used to produce elaborate engravings in the form of pictures and lettering, with the engraving highlighted using one or more pigments. Rare small sculptures, like the antique figurine in this pendant, were made using this technique. A maker of scrimshaw is known as a scrimshander. The word first appeared in print in the early 19th century, but the etymology is uncertain. Miao silver is an alloy of silver, copper and nickel. It's a traditional material for making jewelry by craftsmen of Miao Hmong ethnic tribe in China. The percentage of silver is about 60%. Miao silver jewelry is distinctive for its design, style and craftsmanship. A note about the designer For over 30 years I collected sterling silver jewelry, beads and adornments from around the world and additionally I carved my own. The diversity among my pieces of jewelry and their prices reflects the broad scope of my collection. Unless a coincidence happened spontaneously, each piece is unique.