Swirl link necklace - Sterling Silver

This asymmetrical necklace has five large swirl and bar links that are secured together with balled rivets, so that create a flexible chain. The necklace is finished with a large link chain and handmade clasp.

Made with very thick 10 gauge wire, I start by hand shaping each link. I then begin the long process of carefully hammering the silver wire all the way round, so that it is evenly shaped. Then the spirals 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.

Once the shaping of the links is complete, I begin filing and sanding, so that the ends are perfectly smooth and the metal has a mirror finish. Then all the component parts are secured together with balled rivets and wrapped links. Once it is complete, the necklace is tumbled, to clean and polish it and then hand polished, with an anti tarnish agent, to bring it to a high shine.

I have added a patina to the metal, darkening the recessed areas

This necklace is 18” long. The largest swirl is 7/8 wide.

This item comes in a jewellery box.