My wedding necklace!

[Kithplana]

I know I've been a long time gone, but I've had my reasons... marriage being one of them. Thought I'd pop back in to show you the necklace I made for the occasion!





The golden pearl is a South Seas keshi I bought from IndoSeaPearls on Etsy (whose reopening I keep waiting for). I patterned the two designs off of a couple of Victorian-era lavalier necklaces.

Bonus action shot:

 

[BAS]

Oh, absolutely fantastic! Thank you so much for sharing the pictures -- and that neck shot. WOW! I wish you a lifetime of happiness together.

 

[pregcurious]

Wow, that is so gorgeous. You are so talented!

 

[ckrickett]

gorgeous!!!! I love it!

 

[Lady_Disdain]

It echoes the lace on your gown beautifully!

 

[Pearl Dreams]

Wow!! That is distinctive and beautiful!

 

[lisa c]

That's a wonderful result, kithplana! Your thread is one of my favorites.
Happy future

 

[pattye]

Awesome and unique work of art! So beautiful with your dress and now infused with loving memories!

 

[Marianne]

So lovely with your dress! I can only guess how many hours you invested in this

 

[Katbran]

Well that is just perfect with your dress !! As Lady D says .. it echoes the lace . You must have spent a lot of time on that piece, it looks beautiful !

 

[Sanippy]

Absolutely stunning and is perfect with your wedding dress! Congratulations!

 

[Happy Huku]

Congratulations and what a beautiful necklace.

 

[pkinnew]

Wow - what a lovely and creative piece! You are obviously a talented artist and I wish you love and happiness in your new marraige!

 

[kelluvpearls]

You're very talented! That's an heirloom piece of jewerly and congratulations on your marriage.

 

[Tucs]

What a beautiful piece, and so unique. A unique bride!

 

[Caitlin]

I know I've been a long time gone, but I've had my reasons... marriage being one of them. Thought I'd pop back in to show you the necklace I made for the occasion!

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The golden pearl is a South Seas keshi I bought from IndoSeaPearls on Etsy (whose reopening I keep waiting for). I patterned the two designs off of a couple of Victorian-era lavalier necklaces.

Bonus action shot:

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That is just about the most wonderful wedding pearl necklace I have seen in years! The lucky groom is getting a talented and resourceful wife. I am so impressed. Nothing impresses me as much as people who make beautiful things for their own lives, by hand.

 

[CathyKeshi]

That's a remarkable necklace, Kithplana, and so perfect with the lace and neckline of your wedding dress Might you share a bit of construction details with us? I'm curious what the backing of the scroll work pieces is, and how you applied the pearls ... Congratulations on your wedding!

 

[Kithplana]

Thanks, everyone, for your kind words!

CathyKeshi, I posted here a couple years ago about my process. There's a bunch of details at https://www.pearl-guide.com/forum/showthread.php?t=5536 . In brief, I used 3D modeling software and the Shapeways 3D printing service to get the backing made, and the pearls are strung on a doubled length of Nymo 00 and lashed on with another strand of Nymo. The back of the pieces get painted with PVA glue at the end.

 

[jshepherd]

Wow. That is quite a piece.

 

[GemGeek]

I figured if you invested so much effort into the preparation, then you must have followed through. It's utterly delightful!