‘ll provide instructions for creating a pendant similar to the ornate medallion shown in the image, which features a beautiful Victorian-inspired design with silver wire work and pink stones.
Materials Needed:
- Wire:
- 20 gauge sterling silver wire for the frame and main structure
- 24 gauge sterling silver wire for scrollwork
- 28 gauge sterling silver wire for wrapping and fine details
- Stones/Beads:
- 1 central pearl or rose quartz cabochon (8-10mm)
- 8-10 small pink crystals or tourmalines (4-5mm)
- Small silver beads for accents
- Tiny pink beads for chain decoration
- Chain:
- Fine sterling silver chain
- Additional chain for layered effect
- Tools:
- Round nose pliers
- Chain nose pliers
- Wire cutters
- Mandrel or round form for shaping
- File for smoothing ends
- Nylon jaw pliers for work-hardening
Step-by-Step Instructions:
- Create the Base Frame:
- Form a perfect circle with 20 gauge wire (about 1.5 inches diameter)
- Create an inner support circle slightly smaller
- Connect them with straight wire sections for stability
- Establish the Central Setting:
- Create a bezel for the central pearl using thicker wire
- Form a decorative border with small wrapped loops
- Add the small pink stones in a circular pattern around the center
- Develop the Scrollwork Pattern:
- Start from the center, working outward
- Create symmetrical S-curves and spiral shapes
- Add smaller curls and loops for detail
- Secure all intersections with fine wire wrapping
- Add Decorative Elements:
- Place silver beads at strategic points
- Create small wrapped coils for texture
- Add pink crystal accents in a balanced pattern
- Ensure symmetry throughout the design
- Finishing:
- Secure all wire ends by wrapping or tucking
- Create a substantial bail at top
- Clean and polish all components
- Add the layered chains with pink bead accents
Would you like me to expand on any particular step or technique?
