One of my favorite things to look for and appreciate on my daily walks around the property are mushrooms. They come in so many different colors, shapes, sizes - and they definitely inspire jewelry designs! Here is one of them. The stone is an appropriately named Mushroom Jasper. The sterling silver pendant itself is shaped like a mushroom, with the stone as its cap. I added a bronze field mouse mama watching as her two babies frolic on top of the mushroom. A few copper leaves and grasses surround her. I cut out a few more mushrooms behind the stone. The bail is hand cut and riveted.
Lapidary work on the stone was done by Laurie Gates Engelhardt in SW Washington.
SIZE: This pendant is about 2 inches long and 1 1/2 inches wide. It is sold without a chain. I offer a variety of chains and cords which can be purchased separately. It is pictured here with a sterling wheat chain.
MATERIALS: Sterling silver, Mushroom Jasper, Bronze, Copper
PROPERTIES OF STONES (information compiled from various sources): Jasper is considered to be the "supreme nurturer." It is said to bring tranquility and wholeness, especially in times of stress as well as provide courage and stimulate the imagination.
This is an original piece of jewelry designed and handcrafted by Barbara Kay Bureker in my SW Washington studio. All work and images ©2014-2025 by Barbara Kay Jewelry.
