Eventide Neckpiece necklace In antique jewellery

In antique jewellery

Australian Crystal Opals are renowned for their ethereal quality and magical play of colour

opals have long been linked with transformation and self-expression

It is created using the found ribcage bones of a Wallaby

Eventide Neckpiece necklace In antique jewelleryThe neckpiece is titled 'Eventide' the archaic word for the end of the day. It is created using the found ribcage bones of a Wallaby, Tasmanian Buttongrass Jade, and recycled sterling silver. Through incorporating materials which would normally be discarded, such as bone, I wish to challenge the notion of what is precious while resurrecting these materials to give them a new life and form. Using a harmony of Tasmanian materials allows the wearer of