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Celtic Creations
Jewelry Studio & Gallery Upstairs Main St. & Kasten P.O. Box 1901 Mendocino, CA 95460 707-937-1223 jewels@celticcreations.com www.celticcreations.com www.metalbodyart.com |
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Celtic Knot Heart Circle Pendant shown above in 15K yellow gold and fired blue glass enamel and a matching Lapis bead. $795 Includes the 14K gold chain.
~The interweaving lines of the Celtic knots symbolize eternity and protection.~ Also available in blue and green glass enamel |
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The color that you see in the background of the necklaces is a true fired glass enamel in a technique called concave champleve. The glass is fused to the metal at 1500º fahrenheit and is protected by being below the surface of the metal. It is by far the most durable way to color the background. I believe it really brings out the knot work and has the added benefit of helping keep the knot from filling up with dirt or the lines from being closed off from years of wear. Enameling is a beautiful artform that has been done for thousands of years. | Shani and I are strongly committed to the environment. As a family business we practice eco-friendly buying, fabrication and in house recycling techniques. We use recycled gold and silver, fair trade gems, and certified conflict free diamonds as well as reusing a customer's own stones and metals for even less impact on the environment. We strive to create our jewelry with honor and respect for the precious earth we work with and live in. Sincerely, Chris & Shani Christenson |
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