Shoulder to Shoulder Necklace - Kate Alterio

The Shoulder to Shoulder Necklace features an incredible string of beautifully handmade solid silver circle and square beads, finished with a handmade toggle clasp. The necklace measures 47cm in length. 

This necklace is part of a collection called 'Power and Illusion', which considers how perception dictates how we see ourselves, others and the world around us.

Kate Alterio is a contemporary jeweller and visual artist based on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand. Through creative expression, she explores spiritual and metaphysical themes, sacred geometry and the tension between opposites. Working predominantly in silver, gold and pearls, she makes use of repetition, recurring patterns, geometric forms and subtle details. Kate takes a minimalist design approach to convey her conceptual ideas.