If you love the ethereal beauty of a stained glass window, then you’ll love this Bird of Paradise necklace that was created in 2010. The enameling technique in my Plique a Jour jewelry differs from my other enamel jewelry pieces. Allow me to explain.
I’ve had the pleasure of creating multiple Bird of Paradise jewelry pieces during my time as a jewelry artist. Each is distinct from another and each is a beautiful work of art. This one features transparent enamels offset with a beautiful opal enamel frame. The result was an exquisite plique a jour jewel that is a delight for the eyes.
During my early enameling and goldsmith career, I was fortunate to call Hawaii my home and experience the lush tropical forests and ocean vistas. Once surrounded by tropical flowers, I chose a favorite – the Bird of Paradise. The green enamels in my jewel are captivating and a nice contrast to the opalesque framework. The greens are reminiscent of the feathered counterpart of the botanical.
The flow of the orange enamels are fiery and display the curvature and depth of the actual flower.
Set in 18K gold, the one-of-a-kind artisan signed necklace had another ornamental detail – fire opals and green tsavorite garnet gems to complete the piece. The entire canvas of this work of art conveys ethereal beauty, warmth, and joy.