Encapsulated Bald-faced Hornet silver necklace
$175.00
The Bug Collection
There are not many creatures in nature who are essential to the survival of our species and agriculture, but the bees and other pollinators are. With so many diminishing populations of bees, what better way to celebrate their vital role in our ecosystem than a beautiful necklace that is bound to spark questions. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin. You can read more about how to save our bees by taking a look at some non-profits involved in raising awareness about our vanishing bees including the North American Pollinator Protection Campaign, Asheville's Honey Bee Health Improvement Project, and Avaaz.
The Bald-faced Hornet pendant hangs from a 26 1/2" chain. The hornet and ring drop 3" from the silver chain. The hornet pendant itself is 1 1/4" by 7/8" and is 1/2" deep. Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired. This hornet was collected from our organic garden in Atlanta, GA. Each summer the Bald-faced Hornets build a huge paper nest in one of our oak trees. I think the white dots on this delicate creature make it one of the prettiest I've seen. The model is wearing another necklace from this collection.
The Encapsulated Collection
You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind.
All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2016. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.
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This necklace measures approximately 21" in length. Our signature eclipse shape is featured in the centerpiece and echoed in the handcrafted toggle clasp.
Each piece is designed and handcrafted in our Atlanta, GA studio. All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2019.
Bespoke Goldfill Chain Necklace
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After each personalized order, the artist will send you a personal email confirming details about the personalization. There is not a way to specify names and such on the website order page. But don't worry! English will email you!
What is meaningful to you? Keep them close to your heart with the Bespoke necklace. A perfect gift, the long 14K goldfill chain necklace (approx. 28") is personalized with handcrafted Bespoke tags. Each character is individually stamped resulting in a necklace that is uniquely charming in its simplicity and imperfection - a beautiful every day heirloom bespoke piece! The necklace easily slips over one's head, and is perfect for layering with other necklaces, for example the Shooting Stars necklace in small, medium, or large chain.
The necklace includes 3 "tags" with names (or meaningful words) stamped on one side. If you want additional tags, they are listed separately here for $20 each. Please note, each of these is handcrafted by the artist. If there is a variation you would like, please email her to see if it's possible at englishnorman at yahoo dot com. We have a cross stamp, the Star of David, and a heart available as an option for one of the tags. (The Twizzles shown in the 3rd photo are available as an add-on to the standard necklace. The necklace does not include the Twizzles.)
Thank you so much to the lovely Natalie Mason for featuring our necklace on her blog and on Instagram! If you don't follow this stylish young woman's blog (designerbagsanddirtydiapers), you should!! She gives wonderful fashion advice plus links on how to get the look through the Like It To Know It website. And posts photos of her darling children, delicious recipes, and inspirational advice there and on her IG (@snoopnattynat). Thank you so much for the feature, Natalie!
The Bespoke Bangles and necklace are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2019.
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Encapsulated Butterfly silver necklace
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Some stories are just too meaningful to not share them. Last summer after Hurricane Irma thrashed Florida, my Canadian jewelry artist friend (@jewelleryjunkie on IG) checked on her Ft. Myers house. She found the lanai covered with dead yellow jackets, moths, and butterflies. In a very generous act, she packaged them up and shipped them to me knowing I would give them a new life with a different purpose. That purpose is appreciating and respecting nature. When we pause to look at the world around us, we often find unexpected beauty in the world around us. And in the case of Hurricane Irma, these beautiful creatures are honored in a necklace to commemorate the delicate balance of nature.
Frozen in resin and time, its beauty can be appreciated and admired.
The Encapsulated Collection
You can’t capture time but you can capture memories. The precious creature encapsulated in the clear resin of this necklace is a reminder of moments that have come and gone -- intricate, interconnected and irreplaceable. The bugs are carefully collected and set in a handsmithed Argentium silver oval case and captured by clear resin so each pendant is unique and different. These are truly one of a kind. Dying bees outside my studio a few years ago inspired the entire Encapsulated Series. Perhaps the bees had just reached the end of their short lives, but I was struck by the intricate beauty of the bees scattered around under a Vitex tree. Instead of just sweeping them aside, I decided to create a special case for them and encapsulate their beauty forever in resin.
All designs are copyrighted by ESN Artisan Jewelry, 1997-2018. Each piece is designed and handcrafted by the artist in her Atlanta, GA studio. Join us on IG at @englishnorman and FB at ESN Artisan Jewelry.
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