The Nautilus necklace is about capturing the essence of the sea. Picture the dropping of a net down into the depths of the ocean. Then as the net is brought to the surface each droplet of water glistens like so many crystals. Small creatures reveal themselves and are woven into the our reality.

 

This component based necklace uses an open right angle weave that is studded with crystals for the nets. The peyote stitched nautiluses, that join each section of net together are partially encased crystal beads. Lastly a jewel is caught in the center three netting components and on the clasp, using a crossover bezel technique that is unique to this project.