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Lola Heart Pendant

by Kristine Schroeder.
(St. Germain, Wisconsin USA)

I used sterling silver and copper wire to build this heart-shaped pendant. It is woven together with fine gauge sterling silver, using a block pattern for a mechanical look.

The rosette is formed from copper wire for contrast. I sculpted the remaining sterling silver wire into swirls for a sinuous art nouveau contrast against the mechanical heart.

Sterling silver beads and a garnet bead add twinkle. The pendant is finished off with a garnet teardrop briolette suspended below.

Someone wiser than I once said that steampunk is at the intersection of technology and romance. I think you’ll find this heart pendant there, too.

Kristine Schroeder
Wire Sculptress

Comments:

Exquisite steampunk wirework
by: Rena

Just gorgeous, Kristine! Lots of magnificent curves and turns for the eye to travel over. Love the tiny, precise wire details – and the rosette is wonderful. Fantastic use of mixed metals!

Thanks so much for posting this lovely pendant here.

Beautiful
by: zoraida

Very beautifully created heart. I love the wirework and the combination of metals. The tiny rosette is precious.

zoraida.artfire.com

Right from the heart
by: Suzan

Your heart pendant is beautifully done and unique as I imagine you must be.

suzan

Nice
by: Ralph Andersson

Very nice work

Gorgeous pendant
by: Kathleen Davis

LOVE this heart pendant. Its gorgeous.

Wow!
by: Knightsparkle

Stunning pendant!

Perfect for Valentines
by: Delia Stone

First I have to tell you that I don’t particularlly care for steampunk anything – and then I must tell you how very much I love this pendant! If all steampunk were this lovely I would be an undying fan. 🙂 Teriffic pendant!

Really Nice
by: Rita Juhlin

I’m always impressed when I see quality craftsmanshiip in wire wrapping. Good Job!

You Are All So Kind
by: Kristine Schroeder

I very humbly thank everyone for all your kind words. I’m fascinated by the Steampunk movement, but noticed that steampunk jewelry is mostly constructed of found bits, and there’s nothing wrong with that. I wanted to approach it a different way: by imagining and creating jewelry from an alternate Victorian world.

Inspire a vision
by: Meg

I have just recently started to get into the jewelry makng and it is not as easy as one would think to gather the pieces, inspire a vision, and make it all work. This is way more intricate than where I am at and it is truely beautiful! You certainly have a creative mind

Fantastic
by: Anonymous

Phenomenal!!!!!!!! congratulations

Wonderful
by: Kathie

A lovely cross between the feminine and the industrial. I love it!

fantasic art
by: clonte

this is my kinda steampunk! i am a hopeless romantic and love the feminity of the piece you created without losing the ‘industrial’ practicality. this piece typifies a woman i think. you have really shown off your wire working skills as well as your creativity. congrats. x

Just a quick update
by: Kristine Schroeder

Just a quick update to say that someone agreed with all of you – this pendant is sold! I appreciate all the very kind comments.

Kristine
VictorianSteampunkJewelry.com

Beautiful
by: Linda

Kristine,
That is beautiful. You did a wonderful job. I love the little rosette. It’s perfect. How did you make it so perfect? I’ve tried making rosette’s a few times. But mine never come out so perfect.

Linda
MixedKreation.com

Absolutely beautiful
by: Anonymous

I am stunned by how Absolutely beautiful this piece of jewelery is. I bow to your talent.