This pendant was inspired by a Victorian metal chain I found many years ago whilst mudlarking and searching the shores in Newlyn, Cornwall. I picked up two, one chain incredibly thick and heavy, and this one with thinner, more irregular links. This chain is the inspiration behind all the similar pendants in this series.
It was produced using the Sand Casting method with wax moulds I formed by hand. It is made from 925 recycled Sterling Silver and is hallmarked. The length of the pendant is 4cm (1.5") and comes on an 18" 1.7mm Belcher chain. Overall it is 16g in weight. You can choose to locate the chain on the larger chain link, as pictured, or on the smaller hoop, as pictured in the larger examples. As with all my pieces, they will not be highly polished and the silver will tarnish over time, but in my view this is a bonus.
Handmade Sand Cast Newlyn Chain Link with Small Hoop (Sm) Pendant
With most of my pieces I do not aim to produce highly polished creations. The Silver will tarnish over time, but if this is not a look you like there is lots of information available on 'at home' methods for cleaning, much of which can be found in your kitchen cupboards, or alternatively a ready made solution can be purchased.