Orange Poppy Enamel Necklace

This orange poppy necklace resulted from hours of hard work and boatloads of creativity. Made from 18K gold,  it juxtaposes vibrant enamel against garnets and rubies. A light lavender enamel background allows the green and orange of the flower to pop. Though a lot of my art is inspired by abstract things, “Orange Poppy” isn’t one of them.

As you might expect, the humble poppy inspired this unique jewelry piece.  And, with the poppy’s vibrant colors and rich history, who wouldn’t love this flower?

There were countless hours of wirework, enameling, firing, and polishing. You can visit here to learn more about the work that goes into creating a piece like this.

After a few months, I finished the piece. I could not help breathing a sigh of relief as I set the last garnet in place. Because it’s handmade, this orange poppy necklace is truly one of a kind.