Blue Anodised Niobium Crystal and Rutilated Silver Brooch Chasing and repoussé This statement brooch was made

This statement brooch was made in sterling silver and niobium

H: 102mm W: 70mm

The niobium was anodised to an iridescent purple that reveals hints of blue and pink at different angles

as seen in rutilated quartz

Using different voltages (as pictured)

Blue Anodised Niobium Crystal and Rutilated Silver Brooch Chasing and repoussé This statement brooch was madeThis statement brooch was made in sterling silver and anodised blue niobium, with a steel pin. Inspired by crystal facets and slender, needle like crystals known as "Acicular", as seen in rutilated quartz. The crystal shape was made using the technique "chasing and repouss" from a sheet of niobium, which was then anodised using electricity to create the iridescent colour. Materials: Niobium, sterling silver, steel. Hallmarked at the Sheffield Assay