The Rose Necklace

Description

_{This beautiful wire woven necklace is inspired by our most romantic flower, the rose. The formation of the two tone red rose requires 17 petals. This is complemented by twelve fully wire woven leaves set on a climbing vine necklace. The clasp is also cleverly disguised as a leaf. The rose is 5.5cms across and 3cms deep, while the leaves are 3 to 4 cms. The necklaces is 22 inches and is made of 34 meters of enamelled copper wire, and weighs 78g.}

_{This beautiful wedding accessory has been sensitively woven to produce a stunning piece of art jewellery that will make you feel like a queen on your special day. Each piece is hand crafted in Somerset to the highest quality to be as lovely and unique as you are.}

_{The design is perfect for a vintage gown, a fairy tale theme or as a counterpoint to a simple elegant gown. Whatever your style the crown will complement and complete your chosen style and be a treasured reminder of your special day.}

_Process. 

_{Each piece of my jewellery is unique and has been handmade in Somerset by Holly Berkley. It has taken me years and hundreds of hours of practice to perfect my skills, working smoothly and rhythmically until I am completely satisfied.}

_{I like to work as ergonomically as possible using the body’s shape to contour my jewellery. Each piece of foliage starts with the shaping of a straight piece of wire into the pattern that is required. This forms a wire frame work which holds all the weaving in place. The space inside the frame is then filled in with fine woven wire which is stretched across the frames to give solid colour to the foliage. The foliage is formed in sections and then fitted together onto a base. It is then sculpted to form the delicate contours which give this series its characteristic appearance. Each piece takes up to 27 hours of weaving by hand without the use of a loom or weaving tool.}

_{I test out samples of my jewellery to make sure that they fit well and comfortably. Because, to me, beauty should be practical too.}