Queen Ester's Jewels
© 2008 by Melanie Potter

Queen Ester is the central character in the Book of Ester. She was a woman of great beauty, grace and character. The fate of her people hung in the balance as she acted in a bold show of courage when she exposed a plot of evil and intrigue to massacre them. In risking her life for her people she was well aware of the possible consequences of her stand as she stated, “I will go to the king, even though it is against the law. And if I perish, I perish." Her selfless act of defending the innocent when she was in a position of power demonstrated her faith to her God, patriotism, and courage of her character.

Queen Ester’s Jewels is a piece that is fit for a queen with its stately and lavish tiered garlands. Swarovski fancy stones are bezeled around the necklace and sumptuously embellish the chain across the front. Teardrop crystals are bezeled using chevron chain and hang from the front as pendant drops. The clasp is a delicate lasso catch that wraps around the last stone. The earrings match the main pendant drop and use a post and ear nut. Stitches used in this piece include herringbone, peyote, chevron chain and right angle weave.