I have had several concepts in the last few weeks and none of them worked for me. I have several goals with this piece and fully intend to meet each one. Every concept – until today – failed to reach at least one if not more of them. When I spend time designing unique jewelry I make sure I have a small, focused list of visual keys, an idea of a basic size and the emotion behind the piece.
Today I finally I came up with the first valid concept in keeping with the characters. Not just my mother’s desire for the piece but her original ideas in what the Fendles wear and what their world is like.
Just note two things:
1. This is a CONCEPT, not the finished idea. Things change sooo much during the actual creation process.
2. This is a hurried sketch. Even so I am not da Vinci and my finished sketch (which will be posted) will probably do no real justice to the piece. I find my physical work is much better when in 3-D. I have issues with proportion and pens 
I’d love to hear your comments. Keep things shiny!
Rebecca
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The image I got from the story was a red stone in a (round) paw-like setting ending in carved claws at the base and feathers either above the stone or below the claws… or even carved wings extending from the stone to the neck strings.
I have a pretty vivid imagination soemtimes.
Not that your concept is good or bad – you’re the designer after all and I’m sure you know more about what’s realistic with the material, and what Holly would want.
That’s a great design! I can see it perfectly the way you described it
It’s not what I had in mind at all. Just goes to show that different people will come up with different images given the same words. Awesome.
To me life is less powerful, meaningful or special without a vivid imagination, so it’s great you’ve got one. Don’t ever let it go!