7 Gorgeous Statement Necklaces by Peggy Skemp ...

One quick peek at Peggy Skemp’s jewelry designs and one thing’s clear: she has a thing for science. All of her pieces are incredibly detailed. Each tiny curling tentacle has dozens of suction cups, the hearts come in accurate dorsal or ventral views, and the antlers are regal and delicate, art imitating life to the extreme. If you’re not familiar with Skemp’s work, you really need to get acquainted. Here are 7 gorgeous statement necklaces by Peggy Skemp.

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1. Peggy Skemp Half Heart Necklace

Peggy Skemp Half Heart Necklace Price: $120.00 at peggyskemp.com
What an ideal gift for your beloved! This tiny, realistic heart is available in two lovely views, dorsal or ventral. My own sweetheart is a cardiac nurse, and was amazed at the accurate details. It’s small and sweet, measuring three inches long, suspended from a delicate silver chain.

2. Peggy Skemp Tentacle Necklace with Black Diamonds

Peggy Skemp Tentacle Necklace with Black Diamonds Price: $275.00 at peggyskemp.com
Inspired by a small octopus found by Skemp’s great grandmother, and made of recycled sterling silver, this pendant was molded and cast with care, and is truly one of a kind. Note Skemp’s attention to detail —the tentacle is delicately curled, completely realistic, with tiny black diamonds in each perfect suction cup.

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3. Peggy Skemp Tiny Tentacle Necklace

Peggy Skemp Tiny Tentacle Necklace Price: $70.00 at peggyskemp.com
This gorgeous necklace, case in recycled sterling silver, is available bright and shining, or in oxidized black. Choose the necklace plain and delicate, or Skemp can add a brilliant octagon-cut 5 millimeter Mexican fire opal or rainbow moonstone. This necklace is ideal for gift-giving, or wearing yourself to make a statement.

4. Peggy Skemp Prasiolite Tentacle Necklace

Peggy Skemp Prasiolite Tentacle Necklace Price: $375.00 at peggyskemp.com
Tucked into the center of a perfectly coiled tentacle is one rare flower-cut prasiolite, the palest of green set against the glimmer of recycled sterling silver. Skemp’s attention to detail is demonstrated beautifully in this pendant, which hangs from a sterling silver what chain with a figure-8 clasp.

5. Peggy Skemp Tentacle Slide with Sunburst Mexican Fire Opal

Peggy Skemp Tentacle Slide with Sunburst Mexican Fire Opal Price: $625.00 at peggyskemp.com
Stunning! While the other pieces in the tentacle line are simple and elegant, this slide is still graceful, but larger, more exaggerated in its proportions. It’s made of recycled sterling silver, oxidized black and set with a singular fiery opal. It’s a study in octopi, carefully and lovingly rendered for eternity.

6. Peggy Skemp Tentacle Necklace with Colorless Diamonds

Peggy Skemp Tentacle Necklace with Colorless Diamonds Price: $625.00 at peggyskemp.com
Cast and fabricated of sleek black sterling silver, this one-of-a-kind pendant features the subtle glimmer and shine of colorless diamonds in each tiny, flawless suction cup. There are 34 diamonds in total, for a total carat weight of 0.30.

7. Peggy Skemp Tiny Tentacle Earrings

Peggy Skemp Tiny Tentacle Earrings Price: $65.00 at peggyskemp.com
I know, I know, these aren’t a necklace! But they’re gorgeous, and they match the tentacle necklaces beautifully, so I had to include them! They’re cast in sterling silver, just like the Tiny Tentacle Necklace, and there are so many personalization options! Order them plain, or in black, with stones or without… any way, you choose, they’re marvelous.

These are just a few of the gorgeous pieces in Peggy Skemp’s portfolio, and if you take a moment to review the rest, you’ll discover they’re all as creative and richly detailed as these. I’m amazed at how lifelike the tentacle collection is… but which of these necklaces do you like best, and why? Please share!

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