Barb Murrin Jewelry
Tribal Inspiration Necklace
Tribal Inspiration Necklace
This eye-catching necklace was born of a challenge to create art from recycled brass fishing lures (spoons). It is part of my “A-Luring Collection” and is a good choice for someone who wants to celebrate colour and be noticed.
Beads of lapis lazuli, turquoise, amethyst, aventurine, bamboo coral, chrysolite, black jasper, banded agate, and glass are strung on Fire Wire and attached to leather cord via ornate, handmade copper junction components to form the two rows of the basic necklace. Handmade copper coils protect the Fire Wire from fraying where it goes around the junctions. Texturized brass spoons and beads on custom copper headpins dangle from the rows of beads, forming a cluster.
The brown suede cord is permanently attached and closes with an oxidized brass lobster clasp.
Length: 20" (approximate)
Materials: Brass spoons, copper, beads, leather cord.
Beads: Lapis lazuli, turquoise, amethyst, aventurine, bamboo coral, chrysolite, black jasper, banded agate, glass.
The copper and brass are protected against tarnish with Nu Finish once-a-year car polish.
This one-of-a-kind pendant ships without box (because it is too big to fit).
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The brown suede cord is a permanent part of the necklace.
Design credit: Barb Murrin
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Material descriptions
Material descriptions
ARGENTIUM SILVER:
- Antibacterial and hypoallergenic
- Tarnish resistant
- 93.5% (.935) silver (94% going forward)
- Nickel free
- 100% recycled
- Whitest precious metal
GOLD-FILLED WIRE:
- Quality designation regulated by the Federal Trade Commission
- Material must have a layer of gold that is at least 10-karat mechanically applied to a base metal
- The karat gold layer must also be at least 1/20 (5%) of the item's total weight
- 14/20 indicates a 14-karat gold; 12/20 indicates 12-karat gold
MOKAMU GANE:
- Comprised of 21 layers of Argentium silver and copper
- Costs three times as much as Argentium silver
ABALONE SHELLS:
- Abalones are marine snails
- The thick inner layer of their shells is composed of nacre (mother-of-pearl)
- Their nacre is highly iridescent, with a range of strong, changeable colors
FINE SILVER:
- 99.9% pure silver (.999)
- Softer than Argentium or Sterling silver
- Will not take a high shine (too soft)
- Does not tarnish
- Used in silver bullion for trade in markets
STERLING SILVER:
- Contains metals that react with chemicals in air and produce tarnish
- High moisture levels, exposure to sunlight and contaminants such as salt water increase this reaction
PRECIOSA ROSE MONTEES:
- Chaton rhinestones set in nickel-plated or gold-toned settings.
- Produced from top quality Czech machine-cut lead crystal.
- Preciosa is a world leader in the manufacture of crystal chatons, beads and jewelry components.
- If you have a nickel allergy, choose gold-toned setting--or an item made with Argentium or rhodium-plated components, instead.
JEWELER'S BRASS:
Jeweler's brass is a great choice when you want a color as close as possible to 14K yellow gold at a base-metal price point. (It is also known as red brass, NuGold, Merlin's gold, and jeweler’s bronze.)
BRACELETS - Get the Fit You Want
BRACELETS - Get the Fit You Want
Use a string, narrow strip of paper, or flexible measuring tape to measure your wrist where you want your bracelet to rest.
Add the fit adjustment to determine the length of bracelet to order.
FIT ADJUSTMENT:
Tight Fit:
Use your wrist measurement
(Warning: Use tight fit only if you want your bracelet
below your wrist, at top of hand)
Snug Fit:
Add 1/4"-1/2” (0.6 cm–1.25 cm) to your wrist measurement
Comfort Fit:
Add 1/2"-1” (1.25 cm–2.5 cm) to your wrist measurement
Loose Fit:
Add 1"–1 1/4” (2.5 cm–3.0 cm) to your wrist measurement
* Most people find that adding 1/2" to their wrist measurement results in a comfortable fit.
Care information
Care information
ARGENTIUM SILVER
- Simply wipe with a soft cloth, or for more intricate pieces, wash in warm soapy* water, then rinse and dry immediately to avoid water marks. (*Blue Dawn dish detergent is a good choice.)
- An occasional wipe with a clean silver polishing cloth or Argentium Care Cloth will help to maintain Argentium silver's beautiful shine and lustre.
- Avoid "dip" polishes.
- As recommended for other precious metals, it is advisable to remove Argentium silver jewelry before entering swimming pools or jacuzzis and before carrying out actiities where Argentium silver could come into contact with chemicals.
STERLING SILVER:
- Take steps to protect your sterling jewelry by keeping it in airtight packages
- Use tarnish-resistant products (such as tarnish tabs or strips) that absorb harmful chemicals
- Store sterling findings in a cool, dry place
- Most tarnish is easily removed by polishing with a mild abrasive or soaking in an anti-tarnish solution.
SWAROVSKI FOIL-BACKED CRYSTALS
- Although these crystals are excellent quality, some chemicals, oils, and lotions can eat at the foil back.
- If in doubt about whether something will damage the foil, remove the jewelry item to avoid the substance.
- You can wash these crystals in warm soapy* water, then rinse and dry immediately to avoid water marks. (*Blue Dawn dish detergent is a good choice.)
- Most often, these crystals will be paired with Argentium silver, which can be cleaned the same way.
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