Larkin's latest piece is more of a figurative portal than a literal doorway, but it certainly transports you to the summertime banks of a pond under starry skies!
Larkin cut this cabochon from a piece of serpentine found by our family here in southern Oregon-- we thought it might be some of the gemmier applegate jade, but it turned out to be what we've been calling slightly "undercooked." Regardless, it's a beautiful, deep green stone with shiny flecks of magnetite.
Larkin framed the front with intricate, hand-shaped silver cattails, while the back includes a dragonfly resting for a moment on a twig. The mood of the piece is neatly complemented by a silver moon on the handmade bail.
While the cattails and leaves are not dangerously sharp, this piece *is* spiky and delicate! Care should be taken not to snag those lovely long leaves during wear.