Pettycur Enamel Necklace

Sterling silver, sea pebbles and muted tones of enamel are combines in this beautiful 30 inch necklace by Grace Girvan for our Poetry In Ocean showcase.

"In my work, the sea and shore have always been my main sources of inspiration.  I collect pebbles, shells and driftwood from the shore and these objects inform composition, texture and colour.  The sea offers me a sense of calm and serenity and I hope that I translate something of that experience through my jewellery. 

The piece I have selected for Poetry in Ocean is a necklace titled Pettycur.  Pettycur is a bay close to my home which is strewn with driftwood, pebbles and cockle shells."

Inspired by the poem Pebble by Louise Walker:

"At the far end of the wide strand
shifting banks of cobbles tumble,
rattle over scrambling feet;
at this end, scattered jewels stud
the gleaming shore, as the tide
withdraws.

The stones will dry
in seconds to salt-crusted grey
just as fresh conkers surrender
their rich-grained gloss to shrivel
on my shelf.

I never learn, but choose
one, to hold this day’s cool
weight in my hand: one moment
the sea cannot grind to sand"