Ethereal Beauty Bird Of Paradise Pliqué a Jour Necklace

If you love the ethereal beauty of a stained glass window, then you’ll love this Bird of Paradise necklace that was created in 2010. The enameling technique in my Plique a Jour jewelry differs from my other enamel jewelry pieces. Allow me to explain.

I’ve had the pleasure of creating multiple Bird of Paradise jewelry pieces during my time as a jewelry artist. Each is distinct from another and each is a beautiful work of art. This one features transparent enamels offset with a beautiful opal enamel frame. The result was an exquisite plique a jour jewel that is a delight for the eyes.

During my early enameling and goldsmith career, I was fortunate to call Hawaii my home and experience the lush tropical forests and ocean vistas. Once surrounded by tropical flowers, I chose a favorite – the Bird of Paradise. The green enamels in my jewel are captivating and a nice contrast to the opalesque framework. The greens are reminiscent of the feathered counterpart of the botanical.

Set in 18K gold, the one-of-a-kind artisan signed necklace had another ornamental detail –  a green tsavorite garnet gem to complete the piece. The entire canvas of this work of art conveys ethereal beauty, warmth, and joy.