Item #6-3059-168
The vibrant hues in this collection by Carolyn Pollack provide the palette for intricate mixed metalwork featuring motifs of the yucca blossom, twist rope detail and concha scalloping. Orange carnelian, takes center stage as the eye of this detailed mixed metal designer jewelry pendant. Hinge bail allows pendant to be displayed with ease on matching beads from this collection or your favorite chain. Sterling silver, copper and brass what a perfect combination! Measures 2 1/2 inches L (from top of bail) x 2 inches W. Made in New Mexico, USA.
The sultry sun as it sets in the Santa Fe Desert – casting a vibrant yet calming radiance. Designer Carolyn Pollack muses on the sensual scene, "From the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo mountains, the skies above Santa Fe glow in fiery shades of orange and rich purple." Traditional images of life in the American Southwest are captured in this collection – cactus flowers, rope detail, Concho-belt scalloping – all weave a tale of days gone by on the Old Santa Fe Trail.
The foundation for Santa Fe Sunset begins with, highly wearable Sterling Silver, Copper, and Brass. From there, add a complete desert-sky palette of Natural Gemstone beads of varying shapes and scale. Mix in complimentary designer beads of diverse Metal Alloys for enhancement. The Santa Fe Sunset design takes core elements - rope detailing, pottery, and carved architectural images –and incorporates them into refined design.
Care Instructions - Like all fine jewelry, CP SIGNATURE™ jewelry should be handled carefully. Store jewelry in a ziploc bag, dry and wrapped in tissue paper, when not being worn or displayed. Clean sterling silver with a silver polishing cloth when necessary, but never immerse in chlorine, silver dips, chemical solutions, or ultrasonic cleaners, as these substances can cause damage to the gemstones. Never wear jewelry in a chlorinated pool or spa.
Jewelry Designer Carolyn Pollack says you can create a stir with Santa Fe Sunset that'll take you from the Board Room to the Ball Room – and about everything West of that! Accent your daytime denim with warm reds and rich corals, then at night try pairing them with your basic black for a definite head-turning affect. Depending on the mood, clip a hinge-bail pendant onto any number of chains, cords or beaded necklaces, then complete the look with dainty dangle earrings that keep you feeling carefree and confident in your jewelry. The Santa Fe Sunset collection lets you layer skinny gemstone necklaces with chunky statement-making beads, giving you that weighty organic feel that only pure Sterling Silver and Natural Gemstones can provide. And talk about putting the shine back in your closet - Santa Fe Sunset will make you feel as though you've just bought a new dress! Boost your most colorful wardrobe mainstays with these pieces, or pull out that tried and true plain white shirt, and watch Santa Fe Sunset transform your same old look into something totally brand new!
• .925 sterling silver jewelry is a combination of 92.5% silver and usually 7.5% copper, although the copper is sometimes replaced with another alloy or a combination of alloys. The hallmark of .925 sterling silver on a piece of jewelry ensures the highest quality of silver.
• Long thought to promote healing, this copper is beautiful by itself, but what you might not know is that there's actually a small amount of copper in just about every piece of jewelry for strength and durability. Its warmth resembles that of Rose Gold, but its beauty comes at a much more affordable price.
• Brass, similar to gold in its appearance, brass is the metal of choice for many a fine piece of jewelry – especially those given to a more intricate design. Its golden yellow luster has been turning heads since Roman times, and because it contains 50% copper and zinc, brass is also highly wear-resistant.
• Citrine the modern birthstone for November, embodies a symbol of peace, wisdom, and happiness. You can actually find it in a range of colors from tones of amber to bright yellow.
• Amethyst, persuasive purple hues of February's birthstone exude tranquility and spirituality.
• Orange Carnelian, known for energizing the spirit and motivating the mind, gets you back on the brighter side when feeling low. Rich Carnelian captivates in colors ranging from orange-red to orange-brown.
• Charoite, the swirling shades of lavender and violet from the desert sky after a rainstorm, and infuse them with the white, gray, and black veining of the clouds, it would be called Charoite. This rare-occurring gemstone is believed to ground the spiritual self, aid in decision-making.
• Red Sponge Coral, this scarlet treasure from the sea is actually porous like a sponge when polished to perfection. Today, it is said to provide protection and restore harmony.
