Larkin cut these two cabochons from the same slab of plume agate. The “inside” edges are the raw outside surface of the original stone.
Larkin positioned a three dimensional silver leafing vine creeping between the two stones, mirroring the vining feel with the swooping wires on the frame.
Squiggly root tendrils hold the stones securely in place on the back of the piece. That sweetly spiraling little vine between the two pieces of stone feels like a testament to nature’s triumph against overwhelming odds! 🌱🍃
There are some air pocks along the plume lines, accentuating the organic feel of the stone. The stone is partially translucent and will pick up a glow of color from what it it worn against. For example (third photo), if you put it on your orange cat it will pick up a distinctive orange tinge. 🤣😻
A lot of technical skill went into this piece! Setting two cabochons securely without touching is a trick-- and they DO NOT BUDGE. I tried. 😅 There are also a bajillion (at least) connection points where wire is soldered to the wrapped frame, and each of those points is an opportunity for disaster to strike, requiring a do-over from the very beginning.
This piece is honking big (follow along for more technical jargon 😅)-- much larger than most of Larkin's work!