The Circadian Rythym Collection - Owls, Birds, & See-Thru Gemstone Statement Pendants
This beautiful collection consists of 8 circular pendants, signifying both a single 24 hr rotation of the earth, as well as a yearly rotation of the earth around the sun. I am someone who is very influenced by both Circadian & diurnal cycles. Maybe you also find yourself up with the birds & the sun in the summer months, yet more likely to sleep during the short, dark days of winter, while percolating nocturnally like an owl at night? This collection focuses on...circles/circadian cycles, mornings/early birds, nocturnal tendencies/night owls. 3 large round natural gemstone "moons" rotate literally and physically - all three have cut-out backs, so that sunlight can shine through these gorgeous stones like earth's own stained glass.
All 4 owls and the single bird were created with enamel on copper by vitreous enamel artist and metalsmith Shearin Monem: https://instagram.com/shearin.monem
The "moons" are attributed as follows:
#6: Feather Ridge plume agate cut by Amy Nicole of Stonephase: https://instagram.com/stonephase
#7: Oregon Polkadot Agate cut by Gary Wilson: https://instagram.com/rockhoundgaryb
#8: Rare Ocean jasper, also cut by Gary Wilson (see above).
Description of each:
#1: Vitreous enamel grayscale birdie (yellow beak for a pop of color!) set in an entirely hand fabricated sterling silver "shadow box," with a hollow opening in back. 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 47mm.
#2: Vitreous enamel greyscale owl set in an entirely hand fabricated sterling silver "shadow box," with a solid enclosure in back. 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 32mm.
#3: Vitreous enamel greyscale owl with 14k gold eyes, set on a hand fabricated single layer of sterling silver, with a faceted yellow onyx above its head, & a leafy garland made from die-pressed sterling sheet. 17" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 65mm wide & 55 mm tall.
#4: Vitreous enamel greyscale owl w/ 14k gold eyes set in an entirely hand fabricated sterling silver and copper "shadow box," with a textured copper sheet enclosure in back. 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 38mm.
#5: Vitreous Enamel brown/beige owl set in a sterling silver bezel, and backed with a hand-sawn copper startburst. 18" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 39mm tall & 31mm wide.
#6: Vibrant orange & yellow Feather Ridge Plume Agate set in a hand-fabricated sterling silver shadow box with a cut-out opening in back so sunlight can shine thru. 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 40mm.
#7: This amazing stone is Oregon Polkadot Agate. It has also been set in a hand-fabricated "shadow box", with a cutout back for sunlight to illuminate the other-wordly landscape scene. Also suspended from a 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 43mm.
#8: Rare and exceptional Ocean Jasper with layer upon layer of bullseye "orbs." Again, this stone is set in a shadow box, with a cutout back. 19" oxidized sterling silver rolo chain with lobster clasp closure. Pendant measures 38mm.
