Ornamental Elements

Jewelry design crosses geographical borders, as well as ethnic backgrounds. Elva Fields describes the featured necklace as “Kindred Souls”. “Although they may have different origins, this colorful collection appears to be innately drawn together, creating a natural ease that only two kindred spirits could share. Hailing from the ‘old world’ of Nigeria, antique black, red, blue and pink “snake vertebrae” in varying combinations, twist their way beautifully behind their ‘new world’ adornment. A vintage black jeweled brooch from the 1950s, is an unexpected addition that looks completely at home among the bright strands.”