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redpandachainmail — Swarovski and Sterling Pendant
Published: 2009-07-03 00:56:39 +0000 UTC; Views: 2108; Favourites: 35; Downloads: 32
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A Swarovski cosmic ring encased in a handwoven, oxidized sterling silver chainmaille mesh. The rings are 24g 5/64 (teeny tiny). Hooray!Related content
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okay.. in all my browsing online searching for chainmail jewelry to study and learn from, i have never seen chainmail used to attach a pendant like this Swarovski crystal one shown here... what a great idea, simple and so pretty! nice work!
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Thank you! I appreciate your kind words.
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Awesomeness! 
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Absolutely beautiful!
Just a suggestion: maybe make the chainmaille piece a looser/lighter/more delicate weave. I think the Euro looks a little overwhelming for the crystal.
But all the same, it's gorgeous!
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If it were any looser in 24 gauge wire, it wouldn't be very sturdy! At 5/64 inch I've yet to do anything much besides euro 4 in 1 and byzantine, however maybe a few byzantine strands at that size, side by side would be interesting. *files away in future ideas cabinet*
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oh, yeah, I was thinking maybe something in Japanese weave.
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I always forget about Japanese weaves! That would be great too. I don't do too much Japanese stuff.
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Gods red, that's a beautiful piece.
Be interesting to see though, if the rings eventually abrade the surface of the crystal after wear and rotation.
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Good point, Malkyre. I didn't think of that. I have a lifetime guarantee though, so I'd replace the crystal for free if that ever did happen.
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Good to hear 
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Manufacturing Engineer sounds important! Thanks for your input.
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Interesting, but I'm not sure how big it is. Can you get another one for this site with a penny next to it for a size comparison?
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I have no pic with a penny, but it's 30mm in diameter.
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Those things are pretty interesting. Curious how they're made. I've never really considered using Swarovski for anything because I'd just use gems, but those shapes kind of have me interested in doing something with them.
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I love using gemstones when I get the chance. I'd love to see something cut like this (and not just a low-grade donut cut, either).
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Yeah. No one (normal) would ever do it though. Short of someone that had crap loads of money that didn't care about carving the center out of a gem. Though maybe someone would do it if the edges were fine, but the center was horribly included... But not sure what the risks of coring certian stones are. Know I've seen ruby and sapphire beads before, but those holes are pretty small.
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