This eye-catching Necklace showcases a Reticulated Silver Bear Pendant handcrafted by Nevada Silversmith Jim Daggett. Reticulation is the process of achieving a textured surface on metal through the application of controlled heat. This Bear has been meticulously fashioned from Reticulated 925 Sterling Silver, and skillfully contrasts bright, polished Sterling with textured ripples & grooves.** It is a technique with tremendous visual appeal. The Bear drapes from a Stamped Sterling Silver Bail, and is stamped on the back with the artist's hallmark and "Sterling."
We've paired the Reticulated Silver Bear Pendant with 3 Strands of Dumortierite Rounds. The 6mm Rounds are light-to-dark navy blue in hue and beautifully cut an polished. The Dumortierite is graced by six (6) 8-by-13mm Sterling Silver Urn Beads, which have graceful swirls and caps. The Stones are further complemented by Pyrite Nuggets and 5 styles of Czech Glass, including:
- Transparent blue Fire Polished Glass Faceted Ovals (4mm);
- Montana blue Faceted Bicones (4mm);
- Gray & blue iridescent Faceted Ovals (4-by-6mm);
- Mystic blue Quartz Rounds (6mm);
- Multi-Faceted blue Crystal Rounds (6mm).
These elements add color depth and subtle sparkle. At the top of the Necklace the Dumortierite transitions to 4mm Sapphire Glow Glass Rondelles, streamlining the silhouette and ensuring a comfortable fit. The Necklace is finished with Sterling Silver Rounds & Hammered Toggle Clasp and adorned with a Southwest Designs Sterling Charm. The piece weighs 107 grams and the Necklace is 19-1/2 inches long plus the Pendant, which is 2-1/8 inches by 2-1/2 inches including the 1/2-inch Bail.
** The Reticulated Sterling shown in the photos is not oxidized; the Bear was treated with rouge during polishing, and a tiny amount of residual rouge was left to accentuate the surface texture.
