Fine Canine Jewelry Pendants "Dear to My Heart Bouvier des Flandres, NE" smooth | Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

I created this pendant in sterling silver, which has a brilliant shine when new -- as untainted as a newborn baby. You can keep yours that way through regular polishing. Or you can let nature give your pendant a rich patina, especially in the recessed areas. I can’t wait to see mine after a year or so, which is when I really start to love my sterling jewelry. The effect, which cannot be produced as beautifully with chemicals, adds definition to the sculptural qualities and enhances the three-dimensionality of the piece. Remember that sterling silver, like all silver, is subject to scratches and may dent if dropped on a hard surface. When handled with love, the pendant will grow more beautiful with age and provide years of enjoyment. One gal enjoys wearing her large pendant between her ample bosoms; when she gets nervous, she pulls it out and strokes the head!

This pendant is an extension of the miniature fine art I create. Each is created at or smaller than the 1:6 scale recommended by miniature societies throughout the world. Each is crafted by hand, one at a time, using the lost wax casting method, a technique that has been used for thousands of years. Each is signed, numbered and includes my mark, .