Essence

This is a new ring I made.
I decided I wanted to start playing around with some BIG stones and see what I could come up with...

"Essence" (front), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Leopard Jasper, Patina 

I "borrowed" this beautiful stone from my grandmother's rock collection several months ago. I had fallen in love with it and knew I wanted to do something with it but was unsure of what at the time.

"Essence" (side), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Leopard Jasper, Patina

As usual, this piece did not have much planning and was created very spontaneously, fortunately I am quite content with the result this time. Not all experiments have such successful outcomes.

"Essence" (back), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Leopard Jasper, Patina

I'm not sure what I will make next but I doubt I will have much time to make a whole lot more with the up coming trip. (Italy in September)

"Essence" (model), Daniel Icaza, 2011, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, Leopard Jasper, Patina

I have managed to make a few other pieces recently and I will hopefully be sharing some pictures of those pieces soon as well; we shall see how things go.

Until next time,
Peace and Love