Japanese Hop leaf with transparent enamel pearl_pendant 24k gold vermeil flower spacers

24k gold vermeil flower spacers and tiny fine silver beads

I started with the Art Nouveau textured teardrop background and added the gingko leaf wings

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

I finished the necklace with a 1 inch extender chain and a small lobster clasp

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

Japanese Hop leaf with transparent enamel pearl_pendant 24k gold vermeil flower spacersSpectacular 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