a Welch necklace
Item Number: 8034
Time Left: CLOSED
Value: $85
Online Close: Apr 1, 2007 6:00 AM EDT
Bid History: 0 bids
Description
This stunning pendant necklace was hand-crafted by artist Donald Welch. A 20-inch square rope chain suspends a large green Malachite stone that is mounted in sterling silver. The gorgeous stone has striations of light and dark greens and the silver mounting is cut into an abstract form. It is a striking piece of wearable art.
Special Instructions
Malachite stone is 40 x 30 mm. Donald Welch is a member of Spirit and Kitsch in Ithaca. His business is called South Hill Design. Malachite is a stone that results from the weathering of copper ores. It was once used as a mineral pigment in green paint, but is commonly used today for decorative purposes. In the United States, Malachite can be mined in Arizona and other areas of the southwest.