YOJ09-50 Marquise Series: Bracelet 3
Sterling silver, copper, fine silver
Constructed, cold-joined
L 16.8 cm x W 1.1 cm
For this piece, I took the idea developed in Week 48 and extended it to a bracelet. The design looks simple, yet it surprised me how much work was involved in adding the copper beads.
I like the bi-metal toning – it’s a nice effect, and would really sparkle on tanned, warm toned or dark skin.
Like the project in Week 45, I alternated the links in mirror image; however, the alternating pattern sets up an issue for sizing. I noticed it with the Week 45 bracelet as well, but because it’s all one metal it’s not as obvious.  With this bracelet, because there are two metals, it becomes clear that there can’t be an odd number of links: it throws off the pattern. This design will fit either a very small wrist (like this bracelet does), or a very large wrist. On my wrist, which is a little thinner than standard, but not small, the bracelet fits comfortably with room to move easily, but I generally like to wear my bracelets loose so that they jingle.
The design would look stunning with the Swarovskis I used in Week 48, but adding them will also add to the price of the finished piece. If you’re interested in a Swarovski version, please email me for a quote.
