Raw and Polished Ice Quartz Talisman Handwoven Necklace
A magnificent chunk of beautiful quartz, handwoven onto a natural linen cord. My own bronze element keeps it company, along with ancient beads.
A magnificent chunk of beautiful quartz, handwoven onto a natural linen cord. My own bronze element keeps it company, along with ancient beads.
A magnificent chunk of beautiful quartz, handwoven onto a natural linen cord. My own bronze element keeps it company, along with ancient beads.
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I was delighted to acquire this dramatically long quartz focal bead from Gary Wilson recently. I’ve gone to Gary for many striking stone elements and cabochons for over 20 years but I have to say…these quartz pieces that he does are my favorites, and he’s not doing them much anymore. This one is long rather than massive and exudes a kind of strength. It’s extremely clear: hence the name “ice quartz”. But what I love most about these beads and pendants is how he leaves parts of the surface rough (but not sharp) and selectively polishes others to a mirror shine.
Since this is a long bead, I anchored the handwoven linen cord at the bottom with a sturdy knot. Above it I wove in two very antique-to-ancient quartz beads from Mali, and a disc I made from bronze metal clay which was impressed with an antique tilak stamp from India, then kiln-fired and hand finished. Woven into the cords above are more ancient quartz beads, some vintage Nigerian shell discs and two ancient excavated shell beads from Central Asia. All together it has a ceremonial, ancient-future look which seems very strong and solar to me.
This is a comfortable necklace, sturdy, perfect to wear anywhere!
For desert spirits and fearless souls…
SIZE: 19 1/4” from the back of your neck to the bottom of the pendant, when worn. The quartz bead measures 2 3/8” x 7/8” x 5/8”.
CARE: I recommend rinsing this necklace in room-temperature water after you’ve worn it. Then gently blot it dry with a towel. This keeps it free of residue from body and hair care products and perspiration. A brief soak with a bit of gentle fabric detergent from time to time is also a good idea. Use a spot remover for stains. With care, this necklace will last indefinitely. The bronze will deepen in color over time. It can be brightened with a jeweler’s polishing cloth, taking care to avoid the cord.
PACKAGING: This necklace will arrive giftwrapped in hand-decorated, Earth-friendly packaging, wrapped inside an organic cotton pouch. Please reuse or recycle the wrappings.
SHIPPING: Your talisman will be shipped via USPS Priority Mail. Shipping is always free.