Tewet Tarn Pendant by Sam Holmes
£690.00
The Tewet Tarn Pendant is a stunning one off piece by Sam Holmes - the artist who has been selected for our 'In the Window' display for June 2025, chosen from a range of makers who exhibited at Manchester Metropolitan University Graduate show, 2024
Materials: Raw Stone, Pink Sapphire and Brass
Dimensions: Pendant Width 50mmat the widest point x Length 27mm On a 13cm diameter round silver neck wire
"Born of a relentless wind and an unwavering will, the Tewet Tarn Pendant captures the raw, elemental essence of the mountains and the quiet triumph of perseverance. This one-of-a-kind piece began not in flawless conditions, but in chaos — a broken bench, a forgotten stone, and the stubborn rise of the wind. What followed was a journey of returns, restarts, and resolve.
Crafted at the base of the Scenic Tree after two failed attempts, this pendant tells the story of making do with what nature and memory offer. When the land provided no suitable stones, I reached into my toolbox and found a long-overlooked sapphire — deep, calm, and cool as tarn water beneath a storm-lit sky. To balance its quiet depth, a golden citrine was introduced — its warmth a reminder of fleeting sunbursts between gusts of mountain air.
The setting process was an act of determination: soldering against the wind, shielding the flame with bare hands, and beginning again after the frame collapsed. With each mistake came refinement, until the final form held — sculpted brass textured with the marks of the surrounding boulders, sheltering the two stones in dynamic contrast.
The Tarn Shimmer Pendant is more than adornment; it is a story suspended in metal and mineral — forged by wind, fire, and offered as a testament to the beauty of persistence."