Jewelry is often an accent, but Charlotte De Syllas treats it as sculpture in its own right. The Cacholong Necklace (2005) is a study in form and material, carved with an understanding of both the body and the natural world. Its smooth surfaces and undulating curves recall water-worn stones or the softness of bone, transforming milky cacholong opal into something both sensual and architectural.
One variation remains solid and weighty, emphasizing the continuity of form, while the other carves into the material, creating negative spaces that shift the balance between mass and void. This dialogue between fullness and emptiness elevates the necklace beyond adornment, turning it into a meditation on presence and absence. With the addition of 18ct gold and polypropylene braid, De Syllas introduces subtle contrasts in texture and tone, merging time-honored craftsmanship with contemporary material exploration.
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