Hermien van Staden Jewelry

Sterling silver hand-pierced pendant. The pendant has a hollow box construction, with the interior oxidized. The piece has a brushed finish. The design inspiration for this piece is 16th century German lacework. Hand-constructed.

Sterling silver pendant with aventurine sphere and hand-pierced silver leaves. Hand-constructed.

Large sterling silver pendant with hand-pierced arabesque pattern. Eighteen tube-set garnet cabochons are placed around the pattern. The pendant can be worn at two heights. Hand-constructed.

Sterling silver dragon pendant. The dragon has a chased body and solid head and limbs. The scales are soldered to the body. Joined claws on the front paw forms the loop for a chain. The pendant is oxidized and polished. Hand-constructed.

Gold dragon pendant with pear-shaped citrine tube-set in 9ct rose gold. The head and body is solid 9ct rose gold, while the scales are alternately yellow and rose gold. The scales are mobile and will move with the movement of the wearer. Hand-constructed.

Sterling silver floral pendant with amethyst beads. The pendant is hollow - the main body has a scratched finish, while the flowers are polished. Hand-constructed.

Sterling silver monogram locket with granulation. The design of the pierced pattern is based on 16th century French typography designs. Hand-constructed.