Japanese Hop leaf with transparent enamel pearl_pendant A note on precious metal

A note on precious metal clay:                                                                                         ArtClay silver is a recycled product that consists of fine silver particles suspended in an organic binder

The sash bail is set asymmetrically across the top of the shield

I painted the back of the leaves with the silver paste

The pendant length is 46 mm or 1 3/4 inches long

This necklace won an award in the Metal Clay Europe Roaring 20's contest

Japanese Hop leaf with transparent enamel pearl_pendant A note on precious metalSpectacular Japanese Hop leaf that I have enameled. I used a transparent grass gree, the same shade as the real leaf. I made this leaf by pasting recycled fine silver paste to the back side of the leaf. After firing, A pure silver leaf emerges. I used a slightly lighter green on the back side. Strung on an 18 inch sterling silver snake chain. I can change out the chain, if you wish. The pendant measures 60 mm x 52 mm, or 2 3 8 inches long. A note on