Tombo - 2 piece set, embossed dragonflies

Artist: Marcia GevingMaterials: Sterling Silver, lampwork beadsDimensions: 18" necklace, claw closure, 1" embossed discs with posts and silver beads, 1.75" total  Artist Statement:  Elements in nature are my greatest inspiration and living in the Pacific Northwest surrounded by water, great flying insects and natural woven baskets are always great subjects for jewelry.I created embossed water rings and dragonflies using hand cut stencils on sterling silver run through the rolling mill, cut and formed.The beads designed from the fish baskets were acid etched in silver, pierced, formed and soldered into flat backed lentil beads and appear on both necklaces. I love that the dragonflies or Tombo are an iconic symbol for happiness, strength, courage and success according to Okan Arts.The dragonfly on the long necklace is fabricated from sterling silver, pierced and riveted onto a backplate and sits on a domed, etched basket surrounded by a large silver bezel. Artist Bio:  At 5, I had a love