We gain strength, and courage, and confidence by each experience in which we really stop to look fear in the face... we must do that which we think we cannot. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt ~
My goal has always been to create jewelry to inspire the women who wear them to FEEL as strong and as beautiful as they really are. You, as a woman, are the carrier of life. Your strength is unparalleled, if only you actualize it. I created the Strong as Steel Series to remind you of your own strength. I believe in you. Isn't it time you began believing in yourself?
The Strong as Steel Series will feature pieces created from very masculine and cold items that have been warmed and softened with femininity.
This particular necklace features a large, solid steel washer (2 inches / 50mm in diameter) that I found along a railroad track near my home while walking with my dad. I love to imagine the huge iron bolts it must have held in place. I have left the washer as is, and kept the rusty appearance. It has been exposed to the elements for an untold period of time. However, it has been treated and sealed with Renaissance Wax in order to protect your skin and clothing. The rust will NOT come off. In order to add a touch of sophisticated elegance to the washer, I added solid brass filigrees which have been plated in oxidized sterling silver. They are hypoallergenic and contain neither lead nor nickel. One of the filigrees has been attached to the back of the washer and works as a bail, while the other has been snipped into two pieces and attached to the front of the washer. A smoky blue colored resin floral cabochon has been added to spark the ultimate contrast between masculine and feminine. I added a touch of sparkle with Light Sapphire and Crystal Swarovski flat back crystals. All items have been attached with an industrial strength glue.
The two sterling silver plated brass chains measure 16ins / 41cm and have been heavily oxidized in order to achieve the rich, time worn look. The necklace also has a 2.5in / 65mm oxidized sterling silver plated solid brass chain extender. The clasp is a silver toned lobster clasp. This necklace has a very solid feel to it and is quite heavy since the washer is made of solid steel.
This is a one of a kind piece. Once it's sold, I will never recreate it. I will feature other necklaces with washers, but never an identical one.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me!
