The Kadlu Labradorite Necklace (sterling, fine silver, labradorite)

Named after Inuit Goddess, Kadlu, one of the sister goddesses responsible for creating thundery weather. She creates thunder by jumping on hollow ice.
An ancient Inuit legend tells us that long ago the Northern Lights were trapped inside the rocks along the coast of Labrador. One day they were found by an Inuit warrior who freed them with his spear. Sadly, the warrior couldn't release of all the lights and so some remained imprisoned in the rocks. This is why labradorite is found in the rocks of Labrador (north eastern Canada) today.
Artist Kristina Kraft frequently uses labradorite in her jewelry and is drawn to the celestial nature of the stone that transforms from one shimmering, iridescent color to another in every angle.

Alishan Jewelry Design is the creative enterprise of self-taught metalsmith, Kristina Kraft. Alishan refers to the sacred mountain range that spans Taiwan's spine. The word, 'Alishan', is derived from a Taiwanese indigenous word "Alit", which translates to "ancestor mountain".
Kristina's creative process varies from organized chaos to freewheeling exploration. For custom pieces, a sketch is rendered with the stone as the source of inspiration. From there, everything is done by hand at the bench using traditional metalsmithing techniques: sawing, filing, soldering, and stone setting before the final patina and polish.

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