Step one of choker production. Took an informal poll of classmates and professors and noted their reactions.  Their feedback mirrored my own on the two.  I chose this one as it is a bit different from what I have  been accustomed to doing.  As his piece is a considerable investment, I want it to be not only a successful design assignment, but also saleable.

I intend for the neck piece to be a band of hammered 12 or 14 gauge wire, left with a hammer finish.  I am as yet undecided regarding the color of the metals.  I want the cast portion to be gold, white or yellow. ( ? red)  The neck piece will be a solid band, gently twisted to allow it to lie flat around the neck but hold the centerpiece at the appropriate ankle in the suprasternal notch. Undecided whether to use white for the centerpiece and band both, or white for the stone piece and yellow for the band, or vice versa.  Going into class tomorrow will be interested in feedback.  Wish Tara was here, but hope for the best for her and her mother.