Friend of Souls

 

"Friend of Souls"

available on Etsy

 

faceted garnet heishi, vintage brass locket, dupioni silk

 

vintage German frozen Charlotte bisque doll, metal finding, vintage text, collage papers

 

dupioni silk, black sheer fabric

     

vintage text and resin filled silver charm, vintage bronze watch fob clasp and charm, vintage brass and crystal beads, vintage crystal rondelles, faceted garnet, copper

   

vintage bronze watch fob clasp and charm, vintage brass and crystal beads

 

vintage text and resin filled bezel

 

available on Etsy

I tried to get good photos of this piece but these just don't do it justice.  The necklace is made with a solid strand of faceted, garnet heishi.  The garnets are absolutely gorgeous;  deep red and very sparkly. 

Inside the locket, I've set a very old, very tiny, German bisque frozen Charlotte doll.  Frozen Charlottes are highly collectible.  The story behind the frozen Charlotte doll is interesting.  They were popular in the late 19th and early 20th century due to a song written by one William Lorenzo Carter.  In the ballad, Fair Charlotte and her beau set out for a dance, some miles away, on a cold, wintry night.  Charlotte's mother warns her to keep warm but apparently Fair Charlotte was more worried about appearances than keeping warm.  Needless to say, mother knows best and, by the time the young people reached the ball, poor Charlotte was cold, silent and lifeless.  The darling baby angel in this piece is only one inch tall.  She lives inside a vintage, embossed, brass locket which is tied with a scrap of sheer black and a piece of dupioni silk.  Behind her, and in the other half of the locket, is a piece of vintage text from a book of Christian poems.

The back of the necklace is almost as pretty as the front.  The closure is an antique bronze watch fob clasp complete with it's original charm and a small length of chain.  From the chain dangles a beautiful, faceted garnet chunk with vintage crystal rondelles.  On either side of the clasp are more vintage brass and crystal beads and a silver bezel set with vintage text and resin.  You'll want to wear this piece to the ball but, listen to mother, cover up and keep warm on the way!

   garnet stack earrings also available on Etsy.

Comments

[Lana]

Happy New Year Deryn!

This necklace is absolutely beautiful!

[Karla]

I wonder if you try taking a picture of it on a light box if that would make the stones glow?

It's still very pretty.
K

[Sharon @ norah'S]

Trying to catch up a little. And your new necklace is stunning. I so enjoy seeing all your beautiful photos of your jewelry.
Oh and great tutorial above.

[Danita]

Happy New Year!!!
I wish you the best :)
Danita

[Lee W.]

Oh! I SO love this necklace. I wish I could buy it... maybe I'll have to try (underline TRY) to make one for myself. (((SIGH)))

[Dale]

Deryn, i always look forward to seeing what fabulous necklace you will create next! I really love the way you arrange all these precious pieces together. Wonderful work on this one. Who would have expected the back of a necklace to have such beauty??

[Jen Crossley]

Beautiful Necklace Deryn as always
Happy New Year to you I hope it is a Happy,Healthy and creative one for you
Jen

[rp]

wow, now that is something! happy new year...!!

[deb]

Hey girlfriend!
Long time no talk to! Wishing you a successful 2009...and hope to see you at the shop this year! xo...deb

[chelsea gwynne]

The earrings are my absolute favorite!

[Ken Mueller]

Your jewelry is exquisite. Your model though should maybe see a dermatologist.

[Mija]

Stunning, Deryn! and you're right, all those garnets in a row, makes me shiver they're so gorgeous. You have a gift for combining elements, my dear.

[Gaby Bee]

I just love visiting your blog and see what pieces you come up with. These are absolutely amazing!
Wishing you and yours a very Happy Healthy New Year!
I look forward to more fun and sharing in 2009!