GEMS13 Necklace

After 10 years working with copper, Claudine Moncion wishes with this collection to highlight a material that has become so precious to her. The GEMS collection presents copper as a true gemstone: faceted, set, and elevated. Each copper gem is cut directly from solid metal, then hand-shaped by filing each facet one by one, before being carefully polished to reveal the full brilliance of its surfaces. The copper is then set on sterling silver, like a precious stone, using compositions inspired by traditional stone settings. GEMS is a celebration of copper, a tribute. A declaration of love for this precious material, and a demonstration of everything it allows to create.

Dimensions
18’’ necklace, wheat chain, small copper stone star-set in 8 mm silver diamond-shaped pendant 

Materials
Sterling silver & Copper

Care instructions

1. Keep the jewel in a dry space, such as a jeweler box, away from humidity and dust.
2. Regularly clean the jewel with a jewel cloth.
3. In case of non-desired oxydation of the copper, gently clean the jewel with ketchup, rinse under water, and dry with a soft cloth.
4. Finally, wear your jewel as often as possible!

Each piece of jewelry is entirely hand-made in Quebec according to traditional artisanal jewelry practices. I personally design each model and ensure production with the help of a small team of talented local jewelers in my studio in Longueuil.