The Beginning of Life
"The Beginning of Life" is a magnificent art jewelry piece
crafted by
Alexandre Sidorov, an acclaimed stone
setter and instructor in Antwerp,
Belgium. This striking designer pendant
exhibits advanced jewelry techniques
executed flawlessly. It is truly a one-of-a-kind.
The pendant is made from 18K gold and nearly 400 white and colored
diamonds.
The center metal is black rhodium plated
to add contrast. Measuring 1.4" x 1"
(36mm X 25mm) in overall size, these
photographs do not truly capture the
beauty of this pendant. Its free form
strikes the eye as an unexpected,
fresh and captivating piece of jewelry.
One of the most alluring design aspects is how the stones are set
from edge
to center. Instead of being on a flat
plane, these stones rest on a dynamic
hill that rolls like a wave or a water
drop to a low point in the center. To
see this pendant in real life allows
the viewer to appreciate the knowledge
that went into its design and creation.
For many years, Mr. Sidorov has provided the European jewelry trade
with
high-end, personalized stone setting.
A few years ago he also dedicated
himself to teaching his outstanding techniques,
which combine exceptional
accuracy with amazing work efficiency.
He has used a GRS GraverMax for
setting since the mid 1990's; this piece
was set with the newer GraverMax
SC.
Visit Alexandre's website: http://www.alexandreschool.com