The first decision in this design was the citrine, a transparent quartz in warm yellow through to amber tones. Beside it, the tiger eye is a golden-brown banded stone that shifts and brightens as the piece turns, so the piece reads in two registers at once. Physically it is a strand that sits at the wrist. The piece belongs to Dolma Designs, a series using compassion and quiet courage as contemporary design themes.
Material behaviour explains most of what happens to a piece after a year of wear, so it is worth being specific. Citrine needs a separate note: it takes a bright polish and holds colour well, though it is worth keeping out of long exposure to strong sun. Inside the piece, the tiger eye is a banded stone whose gold and brown lines move with the light as the piece turns. Handled often, it is hard and takes a good polish, so it survives daily wear better than most stones. The obsidian is a near-black volcanic glass with a deep, mirror-like surface. Over months of wear, it takes a very high polish but is more brittle than crystalline stone, so it chips rather than scratches. Agate — a banded stone that stays faintly translucent, so each layer picks up light differently. In everyday use, it takes daily knocks without dulling, though a thin edge can still chip against stone or metal. The jade appears as a smooth, subtly translucent stone with a fine internal grain. Worn against fabric, it is tough and forgiving in daily wear, and the surface takes a gentle sheen with handling. Inside the piece, the pearl is a rounded nacre surface with a soft, layered lustre rather than a hard shine. With regular wear, it has a comparatively soft nacre surface, so it is better kept away from other pieces in storage. The sterling silver is a bright white metal with a cool tone and a high polish. Worn regularly, it is a softer metal than steel and will take small scratches; the surface also tarnishes to a darker tone over time. Silver-Tone Metal — a bright cool-toned metal finish, plated rather than solid silver. Day to day, the finish holds up well day to day, though a plated layer thins gradually where it rubs.
Three wrist ranges are listed, spanning 6.75–8 in at the smallest and 9.5–10.5 in at the largest. Both options are made to the same visual proportions, so the choice is about fit rather than look. The theme here is courage as a daily cue; nothing about the piece is a promise of safety. The photographed piece is a representative example; natural variation in the selected piece is expected. Availability, the final measurements and the preparation window are confirmed with you in writing before payment.
Care
Avoid impact and household chemicals and wipe it with a soft dry cloth. Wipe it dry and store it separately; nothing beyond avoiding long soaking is needed. Avoid impact at edges and store it separately so the polished surface is not marked. Wipe it with a soft dry cloth and store it separately so the polish is not scratched by other jewellery. Avoid impact at thin edges and keep it away from household chemicals; a soft dry cloth is enough. Put pearls on after perfume and take them off first; wipe them with a soft damp cloth and dry them fully. Keep it dry, store it in a low-air space, and use a non-abrasive silver cloth when you want the original brightness back. Keep it away from water, perfume and abrasive cloths so the finish lasts longer. Wipe it after wear, store it dry and away from direct sun, and it will need very little else.
A note on meaning
Symbols and materials may support reflection, memory or ritual. They are not medical treatment and do not guarantee wealth, protection, healing or any spiritual result.
