Teatro Massimo necklace of rough turquoise shards and 3 x 9ct yellow gold Teatro Massimo necklace spacers, featuring a 9ct yellow gold Lowe Clasp.The design on the spacers is from a detail inside the Royal Box in Teatro Massimo, Palermo, Sicily. From the Journey to Sicily
The necklace measures approximately 16" in length and is available in 18". Cassandra's design for this necklace enables it to be worn singly or as a double row, as well as linking both necklaces together to form one long rope. Please contact the showroom on 020 7730 2202 for more information.
Teatro Massimo
One of the greatest opera houses in the world is in Palermo: The Teatro Massimo. Inside I found on the balcony level, a series of wooden pillars decorated with a motif that seemed to tell of musical staves. I took this motif and engraved it in gold to be part of a bracelet design and then later, cufflinks.
Turquoise
Discover the beauty of turquoise, in which vibrant Mediterranean blue shades meet rich greens, a result of copper and iron minerals. This gemstone often contains veins of dark brown matrix material, adding to the striking effect of the translucent, waxy lustre.
With a long history from the earliest days of Ancient Egypt, and now one of December's birthstones, it is said to bring good fortune and happiness.
Craftmanship and sourcing
Handmade In London
All Cassandra Goad Jewellery is designed and made in our workshops in London.
Gemmologist
Ever in search of the unusual and rare, Cassandra travels the world to source beautiful gemstones, either in the rough or cut form.
Crafted to perfection
The craftsman works as an artist recreating the design in metal. The jewel is then mounted, assayed, polished and set.
