Kunzite Nocturnal | Full Metal Rollerball Necklace

Nocturnal has long been my most sought after design. It was the very first design I ever made in my signature style. The artwork features my signature coniferous forest inspired by my childhood in the woods of the Pacific Northwest. This year, I’ve created both a few classics as well as my brand-new original design concept… The Full Metal Rollerball Necklace. My desire to create my elaborate works of art first came from my love and knowledge of Historical Jewelry. One of my biggest inspirations is the Victorian Chatelaine. The concept of a Rollerball Necklace or perfume vessel jewelry dates back all the way to ancient Romans. It was later revived and popularized during the Victorian era, worn on what was called a Chatelaine. A Chatelaine was a piece of jewelry with small chains suspending various small tools. These were not just any tools but rather extremely elaborate and decorative pieces; typically thimbles, scissors, notebooks, pencils, and vessels for perfume oils. The most commonly found perfume bottles were either made entirely from metal or encased in metal. I am so so proud to have finally created a true Victorian Chatelaine using my original Nocturnal design!

Charmed Ones feature charms and castings collected from small artisanal shops and are made with solid sterling silver. This rollerball necklace incorporates a stunning handmade crescent moon and sterling silver stars.

Fringed Rollerball Necklaces feature my signature chain fringe, inspired by the fringe jewelry of the roaring 20’s. Fringe is found in two different styles; either diamond cut chain or bar chain. Each strand is held in perfectly so they’re never out of place! At the end of each chain is a sterling silver star charm.

Crystal Ball Rollerball Necklaces feature my signature spheres permanently post-mounted in the style of fine pearls! Each one is drilled by hand so that it can be fitted with the perfect cup and post. This is a popular technique used by other fine jewelers on pearl jewelry, modified to suit my crystal balls. Each crystal ball is doubly reinforced with a sturdy decorative base, creating my unique floating effect. This crystal ball in particular has also been bejeweled with Swarovski crystals.

The crystal featured on this Rollerball Necklace is lavender Kunzite. Crystals and stones found within my collections are gem-quality specimens curated by artisanal lapidaries and family operated mines. These crystals were curated especially for my rollerball necklaces.

Kunzite within the Love Witch collection are exceptionally rich in shades of pastel pink and lavender. Kunzite itself is considered rare and finding it cut into miniature spheres is even more rare! Kunzite is considered to be a fairly young stone, having not been discovered until 1902 by a Tiffany and Co. mineralogist, George Frederick Kunz. It is for Dr. Kunz that Kunzite is named after. While its gentle nature and feminine color scheme may seem whimsical, Kunzite is one of the strongest crystals for dispelling negativity and fortifying healing love energy. Kunzite is found in many shades – it can be colorless or it can be soft and shimmering in shades of pink and lilac or even soft lemon yellow and green. According to metaphysical beliefs, Kunzite is a stone deeply connected to the heart and love. Kunzite is thought to connect the heart with the mind, encouraging communion between the two. In metaphysical terms, Kunzite is believed to help heal heartache, calm nerves, and enhance our ability to experience and reciprocate love. While Kunzite is not a traditional gemstone, some people have adopted the pinkish stone as a birthstone alternative for February.

*Essential oils not included