Asymmetrical open spiral copper and Turquoise neck torc

This asymmetrical neck torc is designed so that the larger spiral with the Turquoise drop sits centrally and the other end is off center

Made with very thick gauge wire, I start by hand shaping the piece, which has a double band of wire, finished with a hammered spiral design. I then begin the long process of carefully hammering the copper wire all the way round, so that it is evenly shaped. Then the spirals and sweeps are hammered, to flatten the wire and shaped, to give them a slight curve, so that it sits comfortably. The hammering not only adds detail, but it also hardens the piece into shape. The wires are wrapped together at 4 points with thinner wire which I have finished with spirals.

Once the shaping of the torc is complete, I begin filing and sanding, so that the ends are perfectly smooth, making it comfortable when against the skin. Once it is finished, the torc is tumbled, to clean and polish it and then hand polished, with an anti tarnish agent, to bring it to a high shine.

This torc has an inside circumference of 18”. The large spiral and dangle is 3 1/2” tall. This design is adjustable, so it is possible to make it larger or smaller, but large adjustments will affect the alignment of the torc.

This item comes in a gift box.