Small Hexagon Glacier pendant

£38.00

About this product

Designed and handmade in the UK
925 sterling silver
Hammered finish
18 inch diamond cut curb chain.

Hexagon size:
Width 9mm
Height 8mm

The second photo shows a comparison with the large hexagon pendant.


The story

The hexagon as a basic element of my jewellery is a shape found in nature. It appears on a microscopic as well as a macroscopic level: from benzene molecules and cells to honeycombs, insect eyes and snow flakes to Saturn’s north pole.

I found it really fascinating. Why the hexagon is there on Saturn has not been fully explained yet. Apparently it has to do with a certain speed of rotation within the weather system.

At least this was one hypothesis developed at Oxford University, where a circular tank of liquid was rotated at different speeds at its centre and periphery. The geometric shape forms in an area of turbulent flow between the two different fluid bodies with dissimilar speeds.

Saturn’s hexagon was discovered during the Voyager mission in 1981.

Some (impressive) numbers:
The sides of the hexagon are about 14.500km long, which is about 2000km longer than the diameter of Earth.

I just love how nature organises itself and how certain basic systems are repeated everywhere.
Did you know there are hexagonal basalt columns on Mars?

About this product

Designed and handmade in the UK
925 sterling silver
Hammered finish
18 inch diamond cut curb chain.

Hexagon size:
Width 9mm
Height 8mm

The second photo shows a comparison with the large hexagon pendant.


The story

The hexagon as a basic element of my jewellery is a shape found in nature. It appears on a microscopic as well as a macroscopic level: from benzene molecules and cells to honeycombs, insect eyes and snow flakes to Saturn’s north pole.

I found it really fascinating. Why the hexagon is there on Saturn has not been fully explained yet. Apparently it has to do with a certain speed of rotation within the weather system.

At least this was one hypothesis developed at Oxford University, where a circular tank of liquid was rotated at different speeds at its centre and periphery. The geometric shape forms in an area of turbulent flow between the two different fluid bodies with dissimilar speeds.

Saturn’s hexagon was discovered during the Voyager mission in 1981.

Some (impressive) numbers:
The sides of the hexagon are about 14.500km long, which is about 2000km longer than the diameter of Earth.

I just love how nature organises itself and how certain basic systems are repeated everywhere.
Did you know there are hexagonal basalt columns on Mars?

Handmade

This necklace will be handmade to order in Greenwich, London. Because it is made by hand, each item is unique.


Postage and Packaging

Ready to dispatch within 1-2 weeks
Sent by 2nd Class Signed For
If you require special delivery, please let me know.
Comes in a box wrapped in white tissue paper and a dark blue grosgrain ribbon.

Worldwide shipping: please be aware of import charges in your country for which you will be responsible.