Slithering Snake Necklace by Therese Keumpel

A hand-cast snake that winds its way down in one fluid line, finished with a single round stone at the top. The surface has that softly imperfect texture you only get from real wax casting, a near-lost art that Therese is helping keep alive. It hangs at just the right length to sit on its own, but layers beautifully if you’re feeling more maximal. Material: Solid NuGold (Jeweler’s Brass)* Stone: Black Onyx, 4mm Chain: 18" Gold-Plated Chain Finish: Nickel free Made: Handmade in Chicago *NuGold, also called Jeweler's Brass, is a solid metal alloy of copper and zinc. It looks very similar to 14k gold, with a more pale and warm tone than regular brass. NuGold will tarnish over time when exposed to oxygen, but a quick polish will shine it right back up! I use Sunshine polishing cloths.