Lush Antique Fringe Necklace

Description

Four different antique French textiles were used in the creation of this spectacular work of art: 19th century French metallic loops embellished by hand with 39 freshwater pearls trimmed with an antique narrow handmade French braid mounted on thick 100+ year old long (2.25 inch) coil fringe. I used antique vestment ribbon to make a closure with a gold vermeil extendable clasp trimmed with a freshwater pearl to hang down in back. Feels soft and special – connected to those whose spirits still remain in their workmanship.