Wednesday, June 5, 2013

"Katerina" - my entry for The Battle of The Beadsmith 2013


"Katerina" 
named after Catherine the Great of Russia.

When making the first component for this necklace I was struck at how like a military cross my design was. I began thinking about women who may have worn something like this during times of military action and Katerina came to mind.
Catherine the Great's rule is often considered the Golden Age of the Russian Empire 
and the Russian Nobility. 
I would like to imagine a necklace like this having have been worn at such times.




13 comments:

  1. Dear Patric!
    Amazing and very special pendant.
    Fantastic piece of jewelry ... Congratulations!!!
    Enjoy the day!
    Eni

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  2. beautiful! I love the detachable back-closing !
    bravo Patrick.

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  3. Wow! I love it, and can see the connection to Russia.

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  4. Beautiful. I have to say I am glad I do not have to pick the winner.

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  5. Absolutely amazing piece!!! Congratulations!

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  6. This is wonderful, Patrick. I can see the military and regal influence in this neckpiece. I also like the way you've made the clasp an integral part of the visual design.
    Wishing you all the best in this battle!

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  7. It's beautiful, Patrick. Your color choices are so perfect. The whole thing shimmers. I love it! Good luck!

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  8. It is a lovely design!!!
    Good luck!!!

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  9. Truly lovely necklace ! You have captured the Royal look very well and that too with beads . Most amazing piece of creation indeed!

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  10. Thank you everyone for your comments, I do appreciate it.

    Cheers....Patrick

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