A n oval Australian Lightning Ridge black opal of 3.91 cts is bezel set on one side of this pendant necklace. On the other side an oil (over copper plaque) miniature painting of a Lover's Eye by Robyn Rich is set under a faceted white sapphire crystal. Mounted in 18k rose gold with the frame set with single cut diamonds set on blackened gold. 18kt rose gold fine link chain with jump ring clasp.
Robyn Rich is a Melbourne based artist with a long tradition of miniature portraits, especially those featuring Lover’s Eyes. We were immediately drawn to her intimate universe, the expression of her art work so intense and so emotional. We proposed to mount or frame some of her portraits using old pendant watches or making entirely new pieces like this pendant or a few swivel rings.
Quoting directly from her website https://www.robynrich.com/ “I have had a long fascination with eyes, inspired by the tradition and history of Georgian Lover’s Eyes. These tokens of love came before photography and the wealthy would have the eye of a loved one painted and set in a piece of beautiful jewellery, allowing them to carry it with them wherever they went. But apart from that our eyes are amazing windows we look through to see the world and allow others to see into ours. They show our emotion, joy, heartache, longing, tiredness and health. Every one is so individual and unique.”
A n oval Australian Lightning Ridge black opal of 3.91 cts is bezel set on one side of this pendant necklace. On the other side an oil (over copper plaque) miniature painting of a Lover's Eye by Robyn Rich is set under a faceted white sapphire crystal. Mounted in 18k rose gold with the frame set with single cut diamonds set on blackened gold. 18kt rose gold fine link chain with jump ring clasp.
Robyn Rich is a Melbourne based artist with a long tradition of miniature portraits, especially those featuring Lover’s Eyes. We were immediately drawn to her intimate universe, the expression of her art work so intense and so emotional. We proposed to mount or frame some of her portraits using old pendant watches or making entirely new pieces like this pendant or a few swivel rings.
Quoting directly from her website https://www.robynrich.com/ “I have had a long fascination with eyes, inspired by the tradition and history of Georgian Lover’s Eyes. These tokens of love came before photography and the wealthy would have the eye of a loved one painted and set in a piece of beautiful jewellery, allowing them to carry it with them wherever they went. But apart from that our eyes are amazing windows we look through to see the world and allow others to see into ours. They show our emotion, joy, heartache, longing, tiredness and health. Every one is so individual and unique.”
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