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Inspiration is such a wonderful
process! Who knew that my interest in sunken treasure would
lead to a whole series of beadwork designs based on this
premise?
I have been researching
multiple shipwrecks of Spanish galleons in the 1600's and
one thing that they all have had in common is their cargo of
precious metal; gold, silver and copper coins and ingots
along with jewelry and what are called "money chains". These
chains were usually made of elaborate rings of gold, linked
together to form long chains. One link would represent an
average workers wage for one year in the 1600's.
These "money chains" were thought to be an easier way to
transport precious metal and it is possible that these
chains didn't fall under the same taxation that precious
metal coins and ingots would have been given. These
beautiful chains could have been worn under garments for
safer transport. It is known that the clergy did use this
method during this period.
The Color of Money was inspired by the elaborate designs on
some of the money chains that I have seen in my research.
The pendant consists of three components. The first is a
quick and easy bezel around a beautiful cushion cut CZ. The
second is a combination of two fabulous components; one is a
single 4-holed Swarovski set cup chain component and the
other is a Swarovski set metal ring. These two components
come together to make an elegant addition to the pendant.
The last component is a peyote stitch bezel around a pear CZ
that adds a bit of swing and color at the bottom of the
pendant. Two peyote stitch spiral cords, each ending with
little bead caps, head for the closure of two delicate
beaded buttons. |
