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Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Hand Woven Chain with Diamond Clasp and Granulation

Name: Kent Raible 18 Karat Gold Hand Woven Chain with Diamond Clasp and Granulation
Brand: Kent Raible
Price: 9450 USD

About the Item

Kent Raible is known for his supple and elegant hand woven chains, and his signature look of wearing the ornate Diamond clasp on the side of the neck, in full view, as an integral part of the overall composition of this necklace worn with a pendant. The fine granulation paired with the woven chain brings a beautiful timeless quality to this necklace. Raible makes his chains in any length, with varying outer diameters, and a variety of clasps from the traditional 'Shepherd's Hook' style, to intricately jeweled Scepters. Inquire for more information on these variations. The chains, when made short, can be worn with the jeweled clasp in front as the focal point of the necklace, as in the image with the same clasp on Pearls. The clasp screws open and closed and has swivels set in the caps so it moves freely and does not bind or twist the chain. ***Please note that the image with the pearls is only to show the clasp worn in front, the actual piece for sale in this listing is the woven chain shown and modeled.*** 32.2 grams 18 Karat Gold Diamonds .28ct 18" in total length Clasp, at the widest part, is 12.4mm outer diameter Unlike much “designer” jewelry made today, all jewelry work is done under Kent's direct supervision, with the majority of pieces made entirely by his hand. Beginning with the artist's vision and his sketch, every aspect of the work is done in his studio: alloying the metals, pouring ingots from molten gold, then rolling and drawing the sheet and wire stock used in fabrication, making of granules and small parts used to produce each of Kent's fabulously intricate pieces. All work is handmade in the USA. ".... Kent's pieces are the quintessence of sumptuous jewelry. Using gold, precious and semi precious stones, he brings to mind a fantasy world of sultans, sheiks and palatial surroundings. Kent's work is glorious in that it has a fantastical quality. It alludes to a time of opulence, when intensive labor was an end in itself. There's a sumptuous, sparkling, magnificence to his work." - Kenneth Trapp, Former Curator, Smithsonian Institution, Renwick Gallery; National Museum of American Craft About Kent: "My life’s path is that of the goldsmith, a path of over 44 years now! To say I love my job would be an understatement! Because, in a world where few things endure, I am one of those who have chosen to celebrate that which defies the passage of time and the whims of fashion. My life's works draw deeply from the most ancient wells - the archetypes, symbols, and themes that have persisted for millennia. But in my hands, they take on and follow the lines of that singular, internal vision of the practiced artist - one who speaks his own language that somehow bridges the past, present, and future. My clients tend to call me a true Renaissance man. One could say, in fact, that the pieces I create are perfect time-traveling machines! Firmly rooted in ages-old tradition, each a conscious contributor to its own time, always with a keen and anticipatory eye on what might be next." The Kent Raible's ‘Studio Collection’......... Are works inspired by some of Kent's favorite one-of-a-kind pieces. They are created to be just as beautiful as his bespoke work, but by repeating the design, become more affordable. An original piece is fabricated by the artist, and is then molded and cast in 18karat gold. The castings are then finished and granulated by hand. The assembly, stone setting, chain weaving, clasp mechanisms, and finish work are done by the artist himself, and his personally trained goldsmiths. Each limited edition piece, although beginning from the same mold is slightly different; varied stones, granule patterns and other touches make each piece unique.

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32.2 g

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Width: 12.4 in (314.96 mm)Length: 18 in (457.2 mm)