This listing is for a ONE OF A KIND necklace from the Magic of the Swamp - LIGHT Collection.

This necklace is my tribute to "Petrified Palm Wood".

Petrified Pam Wood is Louisiana's state fossil. While I have yet to have an occurrence with it in nature (I believe it is most commonly found in the river/wet areas around the LA/TX border), it was the key focus on my very fist collection as a metalsmith, when my entire collection was based around the stones/gems/minerals of my surroundings, and I have never looked back. I can never say no to the magic it gives me. That's why it gets two pieces <3

This all sterling silver necklace showcases five pieces of petrified palm wood in serrated bezels. They are displayed in pendant inspired by the Navajo Naja, or Squash Blossom necklace.  A roped wire hoop at the central point of the pendant holds a place for three hanging strips of metal rolled with snake shed I found while out in the swamps. A light layer of patina picks up the snakes texture, and compliments that of the petrified wood, and heightens the contrast of this piece, it was given a cypress oil and wax coating to help keep it in place and to satisfy the senses of smells from the swamp.