Ammonite Necklace

This necklace is created by using bead embroidery techniques. A bezel is hand stitched around gemstones using gold coated Japanese glass beads to create the design. The stone used in this is a opallized fossilized Ammonite Shell. It is connected to a strand of maroon branch pearls with 14 karat gold filled findings.  The back of the stone is finished with ultra suede, a man-made fabric that holds up to the elements and this piece is an adjustable 19” inches long.