{"product_id":"persian-turquoise-necklace-copy-3","title":"Intarsia Necklace with Handmade Chain","description":"\u003cp\u003eIntarsia Necklace with Handmade Chain - Stone Intarsia is a lapidary\u003cspan\u003e craft that combines various types of stones, carefully cut and fitted together to create mosaics and decorative art. Intarsia has history going back to the ancient Egyptians and artisans of the Roman Empire who worked in both wood and in stone. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis intarsia cabochon was made by me after taking a fascinating course with a master lapidary artist. I learned to make these small artworks by meticulously cutting the material to fit together perfectly. I am captivated by the endless options using the many materials I have collected over the years. Stay tuned for many more intarsia pieces from Shiny Objects!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe necklace shown here has Campitos Turquoise (with pyrite inclusions) from Mexico, Sodalite and Malachite. Polished sterling silver separates each section of stone.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stone is bezel set in fine silver and backed with sterling silver. The backplate has a hand hammered texture. The entire necklace has been oxidized to highlight the textures. The back of the pendant is stamped with the Shiny Objects makers mark. The pendant hangs from a completely hand crafted paperclip chain with handmade hook clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNecklace Length: 21.5” (adjustable)\u003cbr\u003ePendant Length: 34.63mm (1.4”)\u003cbr\u003eWidth: 36.65mm (1.44”)\u003cbr\u003eDepth: 7mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for the necklace shown in the first photo. See separate listings for other intarsia jewelry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA one-of-a-kind piece of jewelry for one-of-a-kind you\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shiny Objects by Michele","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46505853321413,"sku":null,"price":625.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0756\/4079\/9429\/files\/C181409A-D0FE-49E8-896C-5C5131953962.jpg?v=1783476155","url":"https:\/\/www.shinyobjectsmichele.com\/products\/persian-turquoise-necklace-copy-3","provider":"Shiny Objects by Michele","version":"1.0","type":"link"}