Ancient Love PendantJanuary 2011 Sterling silver The Chinese character on this pendant is (i), or "love." The style of the character is pre Qin Dynasty, approximately 220 BCE. This style is frequently used for chop carving, and its use here speaks to love that may endure as long as the style has. Dimensions: 0. 75" x 0. 75" Sterling silver Chain is included

I reached out to my old supplier Colorado Alabaster

or Hawaiian sandalwood (Santalum paniculatum) is extremely rare and highly prized

the god of prophecy and light

Use a square shank and give it a 360º turn

The commandment is a lamp and the Law is the light

having overcome several challenges in her life

As a final touch

and also it's evocative of an inverted five-point star

is the leader of the pantheon of deities

October 2008

Present but not visible is my niece (but you can see the shadow of her stroller)

with whom I've been fortunate enough to collaborate several times in the past