Silver, Copper Mushroom Pendant with Agate and Ladybug

I was inspired by the many mushrooms that popped up all over our property this fall. My first step was to find a few cabochons that had the right shape to be mushroom caps. This is one of them - a lovely agate with swirls of brown, red and dark yellow against a milky background. I created a stem out of copper which is slightly textured and antiqued, and added a silver and copper ladybug. A cut out frog leaps across the back of the stone. Three sterling jump rings act as a bail.  Lapidary work on the cabochon is by Juvy Andres of J.C. Cabochons.

SIZE:  This pendant hangs about 1 1/2 inches and is about 1 1/2 inches across the mushroom cap.  This pendant is sold without a chain. I offer a variety of chains and cords which can be purchased separately.

MATERIALS:  Sterling silver, Fine silver, Copper, Agate

PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources):  Agate is said to strengthen the body and mind as well as promote courage. and is supposed to facilitate the ability to discern truth.

This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio.  All work and images ©2014-2023 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.