{"id":23880,"date":"2023-10-12T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-10-12T14:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/?post_type=project&#038;p=23880"},"modified":"2023-10-23T13:49:34","modified_gmt":"2023-10-23T12:49:34","slug":"labradorite-hammered-swirl-silver-pendant","status":"publish","type":"project","link":"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/labradorite-hammered-swirl-silver-pendant\/","title":{"rendered":"Labradorite Hammered Swirl Silver Pendant"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn how to make a beautiful sterling silver pendant featuring a cabochon. This is ideal as a Christmas gift or for yourself. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"100%\" height=\"400px\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/s951oCXZzLU?si=u9iLAi-M0eBqlJ--\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/category_select.jsp?channel=uk&amp;query=pre-cut+sterling+silver+round+wire&amp;log=campaign\">silver wire<\/a> on a heatproof block.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Jewellers-Soldering-Hand-Torch-----Butane-Blow-Torch-prcode-999-955\">hand blow torch<\/a> move the flame up and down the wire until the wire gently glows red.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the wire to cool a little and then use tweezers to pick up the wire and quench (cool) in water, then add to a warm safety pickle solution.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6616.jpeg\" alt=\"Annealing silver wire using a blow torch\" class=\"wp-image-24210\" style=\"width:274px;height:365px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rest one end of the wire against your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/-Range=Basic_Workshop_Equipment\/-Size=0\/-Type=Bench_Peg\/-Brand=0\/-Font=0\/&amp;prdsearch=y&amp;show=N\">bench peg<\/a> and file the end until it is straight and smooth. Smooth the end further by using your emery stick or paper.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6637.jpeg\" alt=\"File end of wire until smooth\" class=\"wp-image-24211\" style=\"width:276px;height:368px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Half-Round-Pliers-130mm,-Value-----Range-prcode-999-3056\">half round pliers<\/a> to grip the end of the wire and begin to bend the wire into a curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Be careful not to grip the wire with pliers too tightly as this will mark the metal. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could use nylon plier covers or wrap masking tape around your pliers to avoid making marks.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6647.jpeg\" alt=\"Use half round pliers to bend the wire into a curve.\" class=\"wp-image-24212\" style=\"width:296px;height:394px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continue to spiral the wire around itself using pliers or your hands if you feel able.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6654.jpeg\" alt=\"Spiral wire using hands or pliers\" class=\"wp-image-24213\" style=\"width:308px;height:410px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure that the middle of your spiral has a large enough space for your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Findings\/Sterling-Silver-Round-Bezel-Cup,---12mm-prcode-NVJ-523\">bezel cup<\/a> to sit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6655.jpeg\" alt=\"Check where bezel cup will sit next to wire\" class=\"wp-image-24214\" style=\"width:320px;height:427px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 6<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Using a pen or scribe mark out any excess wire that you want to cut off.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6658.jpeg\" alt=\"Mark off excess wire using a pen\" class=\"wp-image-24215\" style=\"width:319px;height:425px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 7<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Position the spiral on your bench peg and use your piercing saw to cut off the excess wire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6661.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut off excess wire using a piercing saw\" class=\"wp-image-24216\" style=\"width:346px;height:461px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 8<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Use your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Superior-Set-Of-6-Needle-Files-Cut-2-prcode-999-5311\">needle files<\/a> and emery board\/stick or paper to smooth the end of the wire.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6663.jpeg\" alt=\"Smooth end of wire using a file\" class=\"wp-image-24217\" style=\"width:341px;height:455px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 9<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the spiral on a steel block and use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Beads\/Vintaj-4oz-Ball-Pein-Hammer-prcode-997-V009\">ball pein<\/a> or craft hammer to hit the spiral all over until the spiral is completely textured.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6665.jpeg\" alt=\"Add texture to silver pendant using a hammer\" class=\"wp-image-24218\" style=\"width:330px;height:440px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 10<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can add as much or little texture as you like, by varying how hard and how many times you hit the spiral with your hammer.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6670.jpeg\" alt=\"Showing off textured silver pendant\" class=\"wp-image-24219\" style=\"width:371px;height:495px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 11<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take 1 silver oval jump ring and cut it in half.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could cut it using your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Jewellery-DIY-Starter-Set,-Bench---Peg,-Saw-Frame-And-12-Super-Pike---20-Blades-prcode-1VP-004\">piercing saw<\/a>. Use pliers to grip the jump ring, and rest the pliers against your bench peg. Use your saw to cut through the jump ring.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6678.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut jump ring using piercing saw frame\" class=\"wp-image-24220\" style=\"width:371px;height:495px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 12<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or, you can cut your jump ring in half using wire\/side cutters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You may need to file the ends of the wire if you choose to cut your jump ring as the pliers will more than likely \u2018squish\u2019 the ends.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6671.jpeg\" alt=\"Cut jump ring with cutters\" class=\"wp-image-24221\" style=\"width:358px;height:477px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 13<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the silver spiral on a heatproof block and place the bezel cup so it is touching the curve of the spiral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the \u00bd jump ring at the top of the spiral so both ends of the jump ring are touching the spiral.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important that the sides of the bezel cup are raised over the spiral so they can be pushed over the stone when it comes to setting.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could raise the bezel cup if needed by placing a jump ring or binding wire underneath the cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Ensure it does not come into contact with any solder however as you do not want to end up soldering it to your pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6683.jpeg\" alt=\"Place the silver pendant on a heatproof block\" class=\"wp-image-24222\" style=\"width:327px;height:436px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 14<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Add a little <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Solders\/Cooksongold-Silver-Solder-Paste-5g-Easy-Syringe-prcode-PAT-001\">solder paste<\/a> to both ends of the jump ring and ensure they are touching the spiral. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also add solder paste to where the bezel cup touches the spiral.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6686.jpeg\" alt=\"Adding solder paste to both ends of the jump ring\" class=\"wp-image-24224\" style=\"width:318px;height:424px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 15<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Heat the silver spiral with a blow torch until the solder melts and flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the pendant to cool a little before quenching (cooling) in water using tweezers, then adding to a warm pickle solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the spiral in the pickle solution for 5 minutes or until clean. Remove from the solution using plastic or brass tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6687.jpeg\" alt=\"Heat the silver spiral with a blow torch until the solder melts and flows.\" class=\"wp-image-24225\" style=\"width:329px;height:439px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 16<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Open an oval jump ring by gripping it with a pair of snipe nose, flat or chain nose pliers on one side and a pair of snipe nose, flat or chain nose pliers on the other side. Twist one pair of pliers forwards to open.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6698.jpeg\" alt=\"Open jump ring using pliers\" class=\"wp-image-24226\" style=\"width:308px;height:411px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 17<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread the open jump ring through the \u00bd jump ring on the spiral pendant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Close the jump ring by gripping it with a pair of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Snipe-Nose-Pliers-130mm,-Plain-----Pliers-prcode-999-694\">snipe nose<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Flat-Nose-Pliers-115mm,-Sprung-----Pliers-prcode-999-695\">flat<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Chain-Nose-Pliers-130mm,-Value-----Range-prcode-999-3050\">chain nose pliers<\/a> on both sides.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Twist one pair of pliers back to close the jump ring flush.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6700.jpeg\" alt=\"Add jump ring to silver pendant\" class=\"wp-image-24227\" style=\"width:289px;height:385px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 18<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Place the silver spiral on a heatproof block and add a little solder paste to the join on the jump ring. Using a blow torch heat the jump ring until the solder melts and flows.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the pendant to cool a little before quenching (cooling) in water using tweezers and adding to a warm pickle solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Leave the spiral in the solution for 5 minutes or until clean. Remove from the pickle solution using plastic or brass tweezers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6706.jpeg\" alt=\"solder jump ring onto silver pendant\" class=\"wp-image-24228\" style=\"width:304px;height:405px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When clean and dry use an emery stick or paper to remove any excess solder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Work from 240 coarse emery board grit to 1200 fine emery board grit.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6711.jpeg\" alt=\"File excess silver solder\" class=\"wp-image-24229\" style=\"width:322px;height:429px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 20<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Polish the spiral pendant using a silver polishing cloth or in a barrel tumbling machine with shot, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Actopol-Barrelbrite-Compound-P6-1kg-prcode-998-001P\">barrelbrite<\/a> and water. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You could also use a pendant motor with mops and rouge as well as silicone polishing wheels to add shine.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6758.jpeg\" alt=\"Clean silver pendant with a cleaning cloth\" class=\"wp-image-24231\" style=\"width:320px;height:427px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 21<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Set the stone in your silver pendant by placing the stone in the bezel cup. Using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/Jewellery-Tools\/Jewellers-Complete-Stone-Setting---Tools-Set-Of-Pushers,-Rockers-And--Burnishers,-Set-Of-5-prcode-1VP-033\">bezel pusher<\/a> push the silver over the stone on one side and then push the silver over the stone from the opposite side.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Repeat this process of pushing the sides of the bezel cup until the stone is secure in place and there are no gaps.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6717.jpeg\" alt=\"Set the stone using a bezel pusher\" class=\"wp-image-24232\" style=\"width:293px;height:391px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 22<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rub the burnisher around the silver bezel cup to smooth the silver.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6760.jpeg\" alt=\"Rub the burnisher around the silver \" class=\"wp-image-24233\" style=\"width:299px;height:399px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 23<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Thread the silver chain through the jump ring. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1536\" height=\"2048\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/09\/IMG_6780.jpeg\" alt=\"Finished silver pendant\" class=\"wp-image-24235\" style=\"width:286px;height:381px\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"height:25px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We hope you enjoyed making your labradorite hammered swirl sterling silver pendant. If you have any questions or want to know more, get in touch with us on&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook<\/a> and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cooksongold\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Instagram<\/a>. We\u2019d also love to see what you\u2019ve been making so please share pictures of your creations with us too, tagging Cooksongold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":70,"featured_media":24706,"template":"","categories":[1783,1781],"tags":[114,45,46,29,71,49,30],"class_list":["post-23880","project","type-project","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-silversmithing","category-stone-setting","tag-cooksongold","tag-jewellery-blog","tag-jewellery-design","tag-jewellery-making","tag-jewellery-making-blog","tag-jewellery-tips","tag-jewellery-tools"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.8 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\r\n<title>Labradorite Hammered Swirl Silver Pendant - The Bench<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Using simple jewellery making techniques, learn how to make this beautiful sterling silver pendant featuring a cabochon gemstone.\" \/>\r\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\r\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cooksongold.com\/blog\/project\/labradorite-hammered-swirl-silver-pendant\/\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_GB\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\r\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Labradorite Hammered Swirl Silver Pendant - 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