Description
There is a quiet magic in the meeting of earth and metal. At DANU Ceramics, Ruth brings this alchemy to life with a necklace that defies easy categorization—part sculpture, part heirloom. Handcrafted in Ireland, this piece pairs a ceramic focal pendant with a cut brass tail, resulting in a design that swings between raw texture and refined luxury.
The ceramic element begins as soft clay, shaped by Ruth’s hands before being fired and finished with layers of luminous glaze. The true signature, however, lies in the 24-carat gold detailing—painted meticulously by brush onto the ceramic surface. These warm, precious accents catch the light with movement, creating subtle flashes of gold against the deep, organic tones of the glaze. Whether the clay bears a celadon green, a midnight blue, or a volcanic black, the gold detailing adds a striking, jewel-like contrast.
Hanging alongside or beneath the ceramic piece is a cut brass tail—a slender, geometric or organic form (often evoking a feather, leaf, or abstract drip) that has been cut from solid brass sheet. The brass is left unplated or lightly sealed, allowing it to develop a gentle patina over time, which only adds character. When suspended from a gold fill or sterling silver chain, the piece moves like a kinetic sculpture: the ceramic stays grounded while the brass tail catches every turn and breeze.
Available in two balanced sizes, this necklace is a statement of slow craft. Because each ceramic shape, glaze finish, and brass cut is handled individually by Ruth, no two pieces are identical. Wear it as an emblem of Irish hands, elemental beauty, and the unexpected harmony between fragile clay and enduring metal.
