A cabochon of Desert Ironwood (Olneya tesota) sapwood is captured in a wire-weave bezel and bail, and hangs from a gold-plated chain. The cabochon is 1.9” (48mm) diameter. Chain is 20” and has a lobster clasp. A neighbor removed the tree from his front yard and gave me the bole, which was primarily sapwood because the tree had been well-watered.
- Lea Montaire