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Castro Smith

Large Silver Scissor Pendant Necklace

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With its finely crafted details and standout design, this Castro Smith necklace is perfect for someone with a statement-making style. The large sterling silver circular pendant has been meticulously engraved on both sides. Scissors and flowers adorn one side while the other is set with marquise blue sapphire eyes and a halo of hair made out of leaves. Each engraved element has been painted with bright blue lacquer and the pendant hangs from the center of the sterling silver chain.

total length : 18" : sterling silver
sterling silver and blue lacquer pendant : 1 7/8" x 1 1/2"
sapphires : 1.5mm x 3mm each
sterling silver spring ring clasp

Castro Smith Jewelry

EAST LONDON - Castro started training as a painter and printmaker and his work is inspired by history, myths and biology. He studied with one of the largest engraving firms RH Wilkins to learn his technique, 'seal engraving', which goes back to ancient times. A seal is always engraved in reverse and is much deeper than traditional two-dimensional hand engraving with a third or fourth dimension added which is deeper and finer and takes much more time to achieve. He uses his knowledge of engraving to create contemporary pieces and to experiment with European and Japanese engraving techniques.