Facet / Wooden Jewellery
A one-of-a-kind wooden necklace made from indigenous timber offcuts. A technique borrowed from precious gemstones.
This chunky faceted wooden necklace was three years in the making. A true labour of love.
Entranced by gemstones since the age of ten. Their unique patterns, the way they catch light. Being the curious sort, I wondered if local Silky Oak timber could do something similar.
After a lot of navel gazing, I found the answer. Each bead is hand-carved to draw attention to the timber's natural grain lines, features and colour variations.
The beads are strung on sustainably sourced French grosgrain ribbon and secured with a bow, worn short, long or layered. And because timber is so much lighter than gemstone of a comparable size, Facet can be worn comfortably all day.
One of my all-time favourites. Sustainable, sensational and apparently award-worthy. Facet was a finalist at an art expo and received a commendation in Wood Review's 2023 Maker of the Year Awards in the arts and objects category.