Francis – A pendant full of memories
From student to special request
Francis I got to know when she started her goldsmithing course with me. During classes, she made a variety of jewellery. She later came to ask if I would make a pendant for her in memory of her parents, because she felt a familiarity with the idea of taking this on together. She wanted to bring their jewellery together into one new design that she could wear daily.
The design in heart shape
I melted down the gold from her parents’ jewellery and made new wire from it. With this thread, I formed the lines of a heart, symbolizing connection and remembrance. For the cabochon cut green tourmaline, I made a custom setting case. In some traditions, tourmaline is seen as a heart stone, representing love, healing and faithfulness – something that has great meaning for Francis.
Details with personal value
In addition to the tourmaline, I incorporated a diamond into the design and small granules, which are characteristic of my work. The necklace to which the pendant is attached belonged to her mother. This preserved not only the materials, but also a tangible memory of the jewellery her parents wore.
A piece of jewelry that continues to connect
The result is a unique pendant combining existing precious gold and new elements. A jewellery that represents both mourning and love, and in which Francis can always carry her parents close to her in her own way.
