This is my entry in the OSA Exhibit "As We See It".
As I began drawing eyes on paper - I knew it was becoming a Milagro, a lucky charm in Latin American culture that offers prayers for better health, in this case for the eyes. The gems I used here are known for attributes to reduce eye strain, repel negative energy, enhance focus, clarity of purpose, and promote creativity: Coral, Turquoise, Tiger Eye, Amethyst, Lapis, Opal, Emerald, and Quartz Crystal.
And so the name came to me: "EYE Can See Clearly Now".
It took me over a month to make this necklace out of Sterling Silver, Copper and 18K Gold embellishments.
Sawing, filing, planning placement of stones, lots of soldering and setting the gems... it is an intense process of building as you go, piece by piece, to create the whole. The handmade chain adds plenty of eyes to support the request for healing, in a tongue-in-cheek sort of way. I had a great time making it!