Hi Janice,
Your pendant is quite beautiful. It appears that the texture deepens as it necks down.I like that. Perhaps rounding the corners might enhance the effect of the texture variation , but it looks great like it is.Well done.
Frank

Hi Janice, your pendant is beautiful. I like the contrast between the intricate swirl of the bail and the subtle textures towards the bottom.

Jake

Lovely Janice. I have to agree with all the others. This is quite a striking piece right now. You may be correct about something else at the bottom brightening it up, however. It does just seem to be a bit dull down there.
What size is it?

Rick Crawford at Smoky Forge

Janice,

Nice looking piece! I do agree with your assessment that the bottom looks somewhat unfinished. Kind of like you ran out of steam and just quit, or something.

I think you could achieve a look of closure or completeness by nothing more than upsetting the bottom edge to give it some more mass. Perhaps simply turning the last millimeter or so 90 degrees to the front would do it. It would leavea linear element of silver at the bottom that would "enclose" the gold inner detail, resulting in a finished look. It's one thought, anyway.

I'm sure you'll come up with an appropriate solution. Thanks for sharing the process with us!

Rich

Hi Again Janice,
You might want to have someone model your pendant just to see how it reflects the light.Its shape somewhat resembles a parabola, especially at the broad smooth portion.You may better judge what further work you do on the piece by considering how it might take advantage of this virtual image effect. Regardless, it is a wonderful and needs nothing. I just like how both the shape and the complexity of the texture vary in unison.Its organic yet mystical. One end is yin the other is yang.To me,at least,the difference is part of its beauty. Bravo.
Frank

Janice,

The gilded interior is a nice elegant touch. I suggest that you make another and do whatever you would like to give this second one the finishing touches. That way you will be able to judge the wisdom of your decision and you will have completed a second piece. It is not always wise to try to correct or add onto an item you have created. I like the simplicity of the bail. Congratulation and many thanks for sharing it with us.

Fred

Fred Zweig
Metalsmith

Hi all - I appreciate everyone taking the time to comment and it does me good to know its well received by a group I respect so much. :)

I just may take Fred's advice and make another and then also model this one on someone.

You all have given me some great suggestions! Thanks!
~Janice