The Pause Between Breaths Necklace features beautifully handcrafted sterling silver and 9ct yellow gold beads in simple geometric forms paired with hematite.

This necklace is part of a collection from Kate Alterio's called 'Magic and the Mundane'. This collection considers the human experience, which at times may be full of repetitive moments. Kate's work is a very meditative practice and this collection focuses on finding the sacred in the everyday moments. 

The necklace measures 62cm in length. 

Kate Alterio is a contemporary jeweller and visual artist based on the Kapiti Coast in New Zealand. Through creative expression, she explores spiritual and metaphysical themes, sacred geometry and the tension between opposites. Working predominantly in silver, gold and pearls, she makes use of repetition, recurring patterns, geometric forms and subtle details. Kate takes a minimalist design approach to convey her conceptual ideas.