Blue Niobium "Amethyst" Brooch & Pendant Earrings representing the cracks and craters

representing the cracks and craters found in rocks

The piece explores tension between containment and eruption — a controlled vessel form disrupted by organic

needle-like crystals known as "Acicular"

The colour on this ring was created at 82 volts

It has been coloured using the electrolytic process 'anodising'

Blue Niobium "Amethyst" Brooch & Pendant Earrings representing the cracks and cratersThis one of a kind, versatile brooch and pendant is inspired by natural forms in amethyst and crystals. Featuring anodised blue niobium with a silver backing, a single steel brooch pin and a loop for a chain to be worn as a pendant. The 'fantasy gemstone' was made from a sheet of niobium metal that was formed using the technique of chasing and repouss and anodised to 80 85 volts for the iridescent blue colour. Niobium, sterling silver, stainless steel