Express your patriotism with a one of a kind, hand-knotted necklace! The focal point of this necklace is a detailed carving of the US Capitol, while the beads shine in muted red, white, and blue.
The pendant is hand-carved (though not by me) out of a single piece of dark red and white agate and hangs from a sterling silver bail. The clasp is handmade and imported from Bali. This necklace is hand-knotted on blue silk. The pendant is about an inch and three-quarters and the necklace is roughly 20 inches, including the clasp.
Please note that the display mannequin in the photo is about half-human scale; the necklace has been draped around the back of the mannequin to simulate how the necklace would hang. Please refer to the other photos for a picture of the entire necklace and an indication of scale. Like all silk knotted necklaces, care should be taken not to get this necklace wet, and it should be stored flat: silk will stretch over time. Like all of my jewelry, this necklace is not intended for use by persons under 13.
About the Stones:
Agate is a form of silicon dioxide (quartz) and is usually formed as nodules in volcanic deposits. Its characteristic banding and translucency distinguishes it from related stones in the chalcedony family. Agate is a hard stone, with a Mohs hardness of 7.
In folklore, agates are associated with grace, health and stability. They are said to inspire truthfulness and pleasant dreams and are supposed to make excellent “worry stones.”
Dumortierite is a fiberous aluminium boro-silicate mineral that occurs in several colors but the blue form is most often used for beads. It is used in the manufacture of porcelain, because it will turn blazing white when fired in a kiln. It is quite a hard stone, with a Mohs hardness of 7-8.5.
In folklore, dumortierite is said to enhance organizational abilities and self-discipline and to provide courage in times of personal hardship.
Jasper is a form of quartz (silicon dioxide) and is a member of the chalcedony family. Jasper is an opaque and fine grained stone and comes in a rainbow of patterns and colors. It is a hard, with a Mohs hardness of 7.
In folklore, jasper can cure blindness and bring rain, and is believed to be a calming, soothing stone that protects against negative forces, particularly those arising from within.
