x PHOENIX RISING::Statement Necklace - Handcrafted with Rosarita and Carnelian in All Fine and Sterling Silver

The mythology of the Rising Phoenix Φοίνιξ made an impact on me early in my life. I grew up in a very, very Greek family, and my grandfather would read all sorts of mythology story books to me and the tale of the phoenix stood out among them. Since then, the phoenix rising from the ashes has been a repeating theme all my life. I feel as if I'm made of fire and was even born on "the day of dogged persistence". I poured all that fire into this necklace. I know there are many of you out there, who also relate with this story. We are fire. This statement necklace/shield/breastplate was completely hand fabricated and handcrafted from Fine and Sterling Silver sheet and wire, by my two hands. It's my most elaborate piece to date, and I couldn't be more delighted with the result. At the center is old stock, flame-like Rosarita slag glass cabochon set in a toothy sterling silver bezel. It was cut and cabbed right here at home by my partner and 2nd generation lapidarist, Maxamillion Avila.  I al