Niremius necklace pendant in 18ct white gold with four rows set with diamonds (approx. 2.3cts). This piece can be worn as a pendant or as a brooch ( please contact the showroom to explain the fittings to enable this). Niremius, the architect, built the Forum baths at Pompei around AD 79, the ceiling of which had elegant stucco decoration of concentric circles which inspired the circular design of the pendant. It is important that the circles appear to float separately from one another and this is created by holding the circles together with knife edge wires that appear thin and delicate on the surface but are strong and secure. Making perfectly spaced circles is harder than making circles that touch so the final stages of this design require great concentration for the craftsman.
The pendant measures approximately 37mm in diameter
Niremius
Designed by Niremius, the ceiling of the baths is decorated with concentric circles that remind of the patterns of a whirlpool. The plaster circles were transformed into pencil sketches, and in my workshop, they later became four circles of gold with the water of the baths evoked by the sparkling pave of diamonds. And in celebration of 35 years this year, I added a 5th row to the Niremius pendant.
Diamond
Diamond- from the Greek 'adamas' means the unconquerable and so it is, being the hardest of all gemstones. From yellowish to green, red, pink and blue, diamonds are found in all colours in South Africa, Australia, as well as Namibia, Russia and China.
Craftsmanship and Sourcing
All Cassandra Goad jewellery is designed and made in the
workshops in London.
As a gemmologist, the chemical composition and properties of
gemstones have always fascinated Cassandra. Ever in search of the
unusual and rare, she travels the world to source beautiful
gemstones, either in the rough or cut form. The craftsman works as
an artist recreating the design in metal, his interpretation is
vital to the overall feel of the jewel. The jewel is then mounted,
assayed , polished and set. Many of Cassandra's jewels can be hand
engraved with a personal message to make a unique bespoke gift.
It was the Pisanos, Nicola and Giovanni who drew Cassandra to Pisa . It was the Papal tiaras that drew her to Rome. Naples enchanted her with the marvels of Pompei and glorious handmade pasta inspired the Tagliatelle ring.
