This pendant is inspired by watching the nightly murmuration of starlings over West Pier, Brighton, East Sussex, UK. It derives from a tiny painting which came from photos and many visits to watch the spectacle. It features cloisonné starlings over a hand engraved Basse-taille enamel sterling silver pendant. The enamel has been carefully built up in thin veils of shaded colours over many firings in the kiln. The bail is riveted to the piece allowing some gentle movement as it is worn. It measures approximately 32mm x 19mm and hangs on a 50cm sterling silver box chain. This can be changed if required. It is a unique and special piece.

Moments of time and place. 

These pieces of jewellery are developed from my photos and small paintings of time spent in some of my favourite places. Our lives and memories are made up of moments in time. These pieces all recall special days in my life when I have felt happy and at peace. Looking up and focussing on big skies and the land and sea below helps you forget all the conflicts and troubles in the world today. Remembering them can transport you back to those moments and brighten your day. When I am somewhere special I typically take lots of photos, trying to capture the atmosphere as well as details. Additionally I draw in my sketch book and make notes of colours and wildlife that I see. On the silver I use hand-engraving and then blend and shade enamels to add colour. Details are added with cloisonné wires augemented with enamel paint. Each thin layer is fired separately in the kiln for 1-2 minutes in the kiln. Finally the piece is finished by polishing with diamond grits and polish to achieve a fine, perfect smooth surface.