Silversmithing project

Over the last few weeks I have been learning how to set stones in a bezel and make a necklace from silver wire.

Pendant made from a fused glass, cabochon and hand made silver wire necklace. The bezel is made from silver with a silver back. The clasp is made from the same silver wire as the necklace.
Pendant using fused glass cabochon with hand made necklace

The above pendant is based on a fused glass cabochon made from dichroic glass. This is set into a silver bezel with silver backing. The necklace is made from 1.2 mm diameter silver wire. Each twisted section of the necklace was made individually and then jump rings added in between.

Close-up of fused glass cabochon and bezel.
Close-up of fused glass cabochon and bezel.

I am particularly pleased with the clasp which I managed to twist and produce a shape in keeping with the rest of the necklace.

Close up of clasp made from silver wire.
Clasp

My next silversmithing project is to make a bracelet, again using fused glass cabochons as the basis.

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