Reticulated Silver with Amethyst Pendant

Reticulated Silver with Amethyst Pendant

Faceted amethyst nests in reticulated silver in this hollow form pendant.

The shape of this piece has an organic feel with the natural terrain of the reticulated silver. The pendant is earthy; we are reminded that silver is a mineral. Amethyst is a gem that is thought to have properties that opens the crown chakra, opens us to our dreams and to ethereal states, while the silver keeps us grounded firmly on the planet.

Hand-crafted, one-of-a-kind. Approximately 1 3/4 inches tall by 1 1/2 inches wide by 1/4 inch deep. Signed on the back.

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Brushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant

Brushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant (Jewel in the Lotus)

Deep purple faceted amethyst and brushed silver create this hollow form shadowbox pendant. Simple and beautiful.

Amethyst is good for intuitive dreams, protection, and for opening the crown chakra. Great for people doing energy healing work.

Hand-crafted. One-of-a-kind. Signed. Approximately 5/5 inch diameter and 1/4 inch deep.

Brushed Silver and Amethyst Tao Pendant (Jewel in the Lotus)

Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and on his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.

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Amethyst Lotus Seed Pendant

Amethyst Lotus Seed Pendant

Brilliant faceted amethyst in the center of a silver lotus seed pendant. Stunning!

Amethyst is connected to the Crown Chakra, or Sahasrara Chakra. Sahasrara means thousand petaled lotus – it is the chakra of pure consciousness, the connection to the Divine.

Hand-carved. One-of-a-kind. Sterling and fine silver. Signed on the back. 5/8 inches in diameter, 1/4 inch deep.

Matagi Sorensen is a Yavapai-Apache jewelry designer, silversmith, and printmaker. His work is inspired by the natural world, industrial decay, and yoga. Based in Phoenix, Flagstaff, and the Verde Valley, his work can be found throughout Arizona, the United States, Europe and at his online shop matagifineart.com. Wholesale enquiries are welcome.

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Tao Bead Pendant – Jewel in the Lotus (amethyst)

Tao Bead Pendant – Jewel in the Lotus (amethyst)

Faceted amethyst nestled in polished fine silver is simply beautiful.

The shadowbox technique is popular in Native American jewelry. I’ve been having fun creating these bead pendants using the shadowbox technique with various stones and metals. The hollow form allows for the chain to pass through the piece without interrupting the flow of the shape.

May be worn as a pendant, or strung as a bead.

Amethyst is the birthstone for February, and it is connected with wisdom, intuition, psychic dreams, and sobriety. Purple is associated with royalty and power.

Hand-crafted, hollow form. Signed.

5/8 inch diameter, 1/4 inch deep.

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