Mashrabiya Trellis 9ct yellow gold necklace pendant set with central 4mm round smoky quartz, pear shaped smoky quartz and small diamond 0.08cts on a plain loop. From the mashrabiya trellises carved in wood found in windows and gardens all over Morocco. From the journey to Morocco.
The pendant, including loop, measures approximately 35x13mm.
The pendant is shown here on a Catena Medium chain.
All Cassandra Goad pendants are sold without chains so that you may select the chain of your choice, both in style and length. If you would like to add a chain have a look at our selection here.
Mashrabiya Trellis
The Islamic love of geometry is echoed in the Mashrabiya screens created on their travels wherever they went. Geometry builds on simple shapes of circles, squares and rectangles turning them into puzzling patterns. And through the spaces in between, it is possible to create endlessly varying vistas for the eye to wonder at.
As I walked from palace to palace around Morocco, the trellis pattern was repeated in each one: different and yet the same. I made gold sections of the squares and created earrings and rings set with diamonds, turquoises and lapis lazuli.
Quartz
Either forming as large single crystals or aggregates of microscopic crystals, quartz is an abundant mineral in the earth's crust, in a profusion of colour, patterns, and optical effects. Smoky quartz is a particularly delicate shade for this distinguished gemstone, with its subtle and sophisticated brown lustre. Amethyst, citrine and rose quartz are all varieties of quartz.
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.
