Baroque Pearl and Snake Necklace

I sculpted this snake specifically to encircle and protect this individual pearl. The pendant measures 1 1/4" long from the loop of the snake's body at the top to the bottom of the pearl, and the pearl is 3/4" across. The pearl is irregularly shaped but is roughly square-ish, with a smoothly rippling surface, and a deep, rich nacre over almost all of its surface.

I sculpted the snake in jeweler's wax, and cast it in sterling silver. I then cleaned and polished it, and soldered on three little pegs to help secure the snake to the pearl, and I drilled holes in the pearl to match. I then affixed the snake to the pearl by adjusting the snakes curves and contours to fit the pearl, tension fitting the pegs into the holes in the pearl, and then I added just enough gemstone epoxy to the pegs to make sure everything keeps securely together (I'm a belts-and-suspenders type of person).

Details:

The pendant is suspended from a 20" delicate yet sturdy tiny oval link chain. It has an oxidized black finish to match the pendant, and it closes with a classic spring clasp and joint. The pendant is permanently affixed to the chain, so they won't be separated when lying in your jewelry box in between wearings.