Chihiro Makio’s cool shapes, refined details and sophisticated use of metals won her a first place Saul Bell Award for Silver and a Niche Finalist Award. Fascinated by the ancient paper art of Origami, Makio has adapted this technique to metal. Each floral sphere is carefully hand-crafted from twelve sterling silver triangles. The end result is a lightweight and beautifully elegant metal form that looks like it is folded from a sheet of paper. "Planets" Necklace, oxidized sterling silver, hand formed and strung on cable. Black diamond set, custom made magnetic closure. 18" x 1" x 1".