Ornate Eagle Ray

This necklace is modelled on the endangered ornate eagle ray. Once common, their largest threat is demersal fisheries. Despite this worrying status, there is no species-specific conservation measures in place. The two-part pattern is made in silver by press forming, hammering, constructing, soldering, piercing and etching. Then two moulds are made and cast in silver in two parts, then soldered, textured and gold plated.