Ocean Drifters #11

Ocean Drifters #11

Lampwork glass bead pendant featuring “Ocean Drifters” floating in silvery cobalt water.

This necklace is part of the growing Sea Fantasy Collection of jewelry inspired by the Monterey Bay Aquarium that I live near. The Jellies exhibits are my favorites. 

I created the lampwork glass bead using silver enriched glass rods and murrini cane from Double Helix Glass. The silver content creates the colorful light reflecting shine and opalescence. The murrini that became the jellies have a layer of clear glass applied over them that isn’t fully melted flat. This slightly raised lens creates additional depth and interest. 

The silver tube lining is riveted in place and provides a finished setting for the bead. 

This oval pebble shaped bead is 29mm x 16mm x 13mm not including silver setting. 

The  sterling silver chain with a lobster clasp is 19” long.