I have always been drawn to the concept of jewelry that does not hide parts of itself. The reconciliation of pendant and clasp into a single, honest mechanism eliminates the need for a standard lobster clasp and provides an easy, intuitive mode of fastening.

peanut necklace

Made from sapele wood scavenged from a wood scrap bin, the Peanut necklace transformed from waste into a sculptural pendant. The exaggerated toggle acts as both a functional fastener and a statement.