Showing posts with label tree of life necklace. Show all posts
Showing posts with label tree of life necklace. Show all posts

Wednesday, April 3, 2019

Oval & Pear/Teardrop Shaped Labradorite Cabochons









Saturday, May 26, 2018

New Petri Style Resin Cabochon - Tree of Life Pendant


The first of many new petri art resin cabochons wrapped in a sterling silver tree of life pendant. This unique, OOAK (one-of-a-kind) tree of life pendant features my weaved bale design and was constructed with sterling silver wire. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright luster.


Side view of the sterling silver tree of life pendant with petri art cabochon. This pendant took several weeks to create due to waiting for the layers of resin to cure. Over 9 hours of actual work time went into the creation of this handmade oval pendant.


Amazing detail in the petri art cabochon pendant.


Macro view of the petri art cabochon necklace.

Wednesday, April 4, 2018

Moonstone Necklace With Sterling Silver Wire Wrapped Tree of Life


Taking photographs of moonstone can be very difficult. To get the moonstone to glow requires low indirect lighting. But when you get the moonstone to flash under low lighting, the wire wrapped tree of life doesn't stand out well. So you have to position your lighting until you find a happy medium. Usually the moonstone cabochon or the wire wrapping may suffer slightly in the photograph. This one came out pretty well. I can tell ya though, if you see it in real life, it looks way better. The above handmade wire wrapped tree of life pendant with moonstone was taken with slightly more direct light. Hence why you see the white reflection of the lighting. This photography of the wire pendant is what I used to showcase the necklace. Photographing jewelry can be very hard. Especially when you have a flashy moonstone or a flashy labradorite!



In the above photograph I move the lights so they where more indirect. Doing this made the patina in the wrapped wire stand out more. It also makes the moonstone have a more crystal appearance.



Changing the background you use to photograph jewelry also has an affect on the shiny sterling silver. I'm still using indirect lighting in the photograph of the pendant. With this dark red stained wood as a background, I'm able to capture the dark shadows in the wire wrapped tree of life. 


I always try to include a photograph of my jewelry with a white background. When I do this, a lot of times it makes the sterling silver look a little yellow.

Click here to view more photos of this wire wrapped tree of life pendant with moonstone on my website.

Saturday, March 17, 2018



This tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with sterling silver wire. Set behind the tree of life is a 22.75ct crazy lace agate gemstone cabochon. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.

You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped tree of life pendant shown in the photos.

Over 7 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.

So the tree of life pendant can be worn right away, I've included an adjustable slip knot leather cord until you replace the cord with something better.


Click here to see more photos of this wire wrapped tree of life pendant.




Dimensions: 42 x 22 x 8 mm 
Bale inside diameter: 4.7 mm 
Labradorite: 22.75 ct

Crazy Lace Agate is a variety of banded Chalcedony and is predominantly white, with layers of creamy browns, blacks and grays. Some may include layers of yellow ochre, gold, scarlet and red. Agate is sometimes called the earth rainbow because, in its various forms, the concentric bands in nature form nearly every color the earth can produce, including a colorless form.

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Sunday, March 11, 2018

Labradorite Tree of Life Necklace Pendant - Gold & Sterling Silver - Handmade Wire Wrapped Jewelry by Tim Whetsel


This round labradorite tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with 14kt gold filled & sterling silver wire. Behind the tree of life is a shimmery, 64ct round labradorite gemstone that dances and flashes in the light. The labradorite has flashy colors of green, gold, and blue. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.

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Over 8 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.

Click here to see more photos & to check availability.




Dimensions: 45 x 34 x 8 mm 
Bale inside diameter: 4.5 mm 
Labradorite: 64 ct

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Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.

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What is Gold Filled?
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Gold-filled is constructed in two or three layers. The core metal is jewelers’ brass. Gold-filled is legally required to contain 5% or 1/20 gold by weight. This 5% is then described by the karatage of the gold alloy. Most gold-filled is 12kt or 14kt gold-filled. Gold-filled is usually a lifetime product because the gold layer bonded to the brass core is quite thick.

Is gold-filled the same as gold plate?
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No, gold plating is a miniscule layer of solid gold applied to a brass base. The plating does not compose any measurable proportion of the product’s total weight. It is estimated to be 0.05% or less of the metal product. Gold plating will wear off rather quickly and expose the brass base product. It does not stand up to heat, water or wear over time. By comparison, gold-filled contains 5% gold by weight; moreover, all the gold is on the surface which offers product protection from tarnish and wear.

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Saturday, March 10, 2018


This tear shaped labradorite tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with sterling silver wire. Behind the tree of life is a shimmery, 23ct tear shaped labradorite gemstone that dances and flashes in the light. The labradorite has flashy colors of green, gold, and blue. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.
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Dimensions: 40 x 21 x 8 mm
Bale inside diameter: 4.5 mm
Labradorite: 23 ct

So the tree of life pendant can be worn right away, I've included an adjustable slip knot leather cord until you replace the cord with something better.
Click here to see more photos and to check availability.


Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.
Click here to see more photos and to check availability.

You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped tree of life pendant shown in the photos. Over 7 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.
Click here to see more photos and to check availability.




Tuesday, March 6, 2018

Labradorite Necklace/Tree of Life Necklace/Wire Wrap Labradorite/Silver Necklace/Tree of Life Pendant/Tree Pendant/Labradorite Pendant



This labradorite tree of life necklace pendant was constructed with sterling silver wire. Behind the tree of life is a shimmery, 69ct labradorite gemstone that dances and flashes in the light. The labradorite has flashy colors of green, gold, and blue. To accentuate the wrapped wire of the tree of life, I applied an antique finish and then polished the high areas to a bright lusher.




You will receive the exact, unique, one of a kind, handmade, wire wrapped tree of life pendant shown in the photos.


Over 8 hours of craftsmanship, polishing, and buffing went into the creation of this handmade wire wrapped tree of life necklace pendant.




So the tree of life pendant can be worn right away, I've included an adjustable slip knot leather cord until you replace the cord with something better.




Dimensions: 44 x 39 x 8 mm 
Bale inside diameter: 5.5 x 7 mm 
Labradorite: 69 ct


Labradorite is a mineral of the plagioclase feldspar group, found in many igneous rocks. This crystal is a stone of magic, awakening within you mystical and magical abilities and psychic powers. Labradorite has a number of metaphysical properties, including protecting your aura, and to clear negativity from it, and it seals it to prevent any energy leaks. Within the throat chakra it stimulates stronger psychic communication abilities.