Total weight 9.48 carats
Size 23 mm by 12 mm by 7 mm
Absolutely beautiful Brazilian golden Imperial Topaz crystal artfully tension set in sterling silver wrap. This is a gorgeous natural [unheated or irradiated] Imperial Topaz crystal. Unlike most Imperial topaz that is treated in some way, this is a natural uncut piece! You can still see the natural striations in the piece and those combined with the amazing inclusions that flash and shine with rainbow colors make it truly unique. The beautiful light golden orange is set off perfectly by the delicate wire wrapping encasing this precious piece securely with lovely swirls of sterling silver!
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Wire wrapping or Wire sculpture is one of the oldest techniques for making jewelry by hand. But, the use of wire forging in jewelry is a new and unique art.
Metal forging has been used for centuries in forms such as that of blacksmithing or for use in making buildings and many tools used for hard labor. However, when used in jewelry it creates a delicate and interesting piece of wearable art.
Essentially it is the using of gold, silver, or copper wire artistically manipulated and hammered to wrap around a gemstone or cabochon, creating a unique piece of jewelry. It is a technique that creates simple yet artistic lines and makes the stone the main showing point using the wire to enhance instead of overwhelm the natural beauty of natures mineral gifts.
