Echinus - silver plated pendant and necklace pencil case a pair of inky rhombus

a pair of inky rhombus drop earrings in a lovely shade of pinky purple

as it's base image

green and lavender blue glass seed bead decoration creates a richness and opulence to the piece that also brings depth and intrigue to the pendant

A richly coloured pair of sterling silver stud earrings

These bundles of tubes help the plant to take up water but they are hidden from our view and it isn't until they are cut through in a thin cross section and stained with dyes that light up the structures that the true beauty of these cells can be appreciated

Echinus - silver plated pendant and necklace pencil case a pair of inky rhombusFragments of sea urchin shell have been photographed and used in the base of this pendant, hence it's name Echinus, the scientific name for a sea urchin. The shell, when worn by the sea and the elements shows the purple and pink colours and these are accentuated by the beaded design in this pendant. The pendant is sealed using a deep layer of resin to protect the design. The resin creates a lens effect over the design magnifying the detail and giving