Imperial Crescent Enameled Necklace

Jewelry to celebrate my Asian origin and my love for the rich silk brocade in imperial costumes of long ago. Red symbolizes good fortune and joy. Black symbolizes the power of water. White symbolizes brightness and purity. Gold yellow symbolizes freedom and prestige.  

• Copper, enamel glass, sterling silver, 18" sterling chain (longer chain possible)
• Cut and shaped from 100% copper sheeting
• Base is lightly flame painted with a torch for a rich patina. Flower is slightly domed and fired with a layer of rich enamel glass. A dusting layer of gold luster is applied to the flower and it gets a second firing. A sterling crescent moon shape with jagged edge is cut, torched for an aged patina and domed. Flower and moon are riveted to the copper base
• Pendant size is 2.5 inch long and 2.25 tall at its tallest point