the story
"In myth as in reality, fire sometimes merely destroys, but often destroys so that from purified residue or ashy essence a new world may come into being".
(The book of symbols. 2010. Taschen)
This flame is a motif I use in the Phoenix & Fire spinning pendant. I hope that carrying this small flame inspires you to ignite the inner fire within you, transforming you into what you wish to be and achieve.
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'Sibli,' meaning 'to whistle' in Esperanto and evoking the word 'sibling' in English, is a collection I created while pregnant with my second child, Mateo, during the most challenging days of the COVID lockdown. I found inspiration in the birds I watched and listened to from my window. These graceful creatures, celebrated in many cultures, embody resilience, joy, hope, loyalty, love, and freedom.
Through a series of whimsical thaumatropes and charms, I aimed to capture these values and aspirations. I hope that by wearing them and keeping them close, they will accompany and inspire you.
how it's made
I carefully hand-cut and welded this fire in different layers to give it depth.
I then engraved details on both sides of the pendant and added a touch of dark patina to bring out the intricacies. The entire piece is made of solid sterling silver.
You can visit my blog to see pictures of how these pieces were made: https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html
dimensions
Fire Height: ≈.7" (1.7mm)
Fire Width: ≈.4" (1.1cm)
Chain length: ≈18" (45cm)
materials
Solid Sterling Silver (925)
made to order
Every piece of jewelry is made especially for you. Please allow me 1 - 2 weeks for processing your order (or visit my READY TO SHIP section to see what I currently have in stock!).
more info
Know more about the background of this collection at my blog:
https://gemagenta.blogspot.com/2024/11/sibli-collection.html