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The Phoenix Necklace in 22k Yellow Gold by Judy Kensley McKie

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The techniques of chasing and repousé employed in creating these pieces are among the oldest used in the fashioning of gold into jewelry. While these techniques were used throughout ancient Greek, Egyptian and Mayan jewelry and later by such masters as Cellini and Lalique, they are rarely employed by modern goldsmiths. Using chasing tools, hand punches and hammers, the gold is struck from both the front and back to create a design in relief. Starting with a flat sheet of gold, the process is enormously labor intensive and requires a great deal of skill. The Phoenix Necklace is handmade in 22 karat yellow gold from the original carving and contains natural orange diamonds. This piece is one of a kind. Judy Kensley McKie has created a new body of work that represents her premier collection of jewelry. In the same manner in which she makes all of her creations, whether in wood, bronze, marble or gold, Judy produces an exact carving of each piece. Like the great jewelers throughout history, Judy works closely with a team of platinum and goldsmiths under the supervision of Master Jeweler Tim McClelland. Directing the entire process, Judy selects the metals and gemstones as well as the alloys, patina and exact finish on each piece.

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