Small Cross With Malachite Stone

This was a custom made cross for a client who wanted a green stone in the center. She had seen a cross I had already made but wanted a slightly different design in a smaller size. I texted her different design ideas. She really liked one of them and also wanted a green stone at the center of the cross.

I traced the design out and then pressed it into silver clay. I adhered a fine silver bezel in the spot I intended to place the stone. After refining the clay form I kiln fired it for 2 hours at 1650 degrees. What came out of the kiln was pure 999 silver. 

I checked with the client as to her preference of green stone. She chose malachite.

I polished the cross, the client did not want gold on it. I painted patina on for accent. I tapped the malachite stone in. I checked in with the client as we went through the process.

When she came to pick it up she was really very happy at the results.

I can create a similar cross for anyone who wishes to have a custom order.

Dimensions : 1 and 1/4 inch X 1/2 inch