Versatility

Aquamarine and Sterling Silver hand wrapped 72 inch chain

with a hand forged Sterling Silver leaf toggle. $215

I have really been into making these chains lately. Gemstones linked together by hand wrapped silver loops. Long enough to wear doubled, tripled, or even quadrupled. The addition of a pendant that functions as a toggle clasp not only adds to the design but increases its versatility by allowing the piece to also be worn as a lariat too.

Versatility is something that I always like to take into consideration. My favorites are those pieces that look fresh but classic at the same time. When working in natural material and precious metal timeless should be the goal. The trendy looks that last for only a season of two are the realm of costume jewelry.

This chain is my interpretation of an updated classic. The pale green of the aquamarine is one of the 'it" colors for this year but the variations in these particular aquamarine beads include a palette of neutral colors. Shades of honey, taupe, cream and charcoal allow it to be worn with almost everything. It can be worn long, short, lariat...whatever the look of the day is. A piece that I think will still be wearable a decade from now.

And aquamarine just happens to be the birthstone for March. Perfect.

Now don't even ask me how long it took to hand wrap a 72 inch chain...