Teal Silicone Braid Necklace

This understated statement necklace combines sweetness with a little bit of toughness. Maia Leppo creates her jewelry in small batches at her studio in Pittsburgh and while she typically restricts her color choices to the black, white, and terracotta color of industrial silicone, sometimes she surprises us with a piece like this in a beautiful teal. Having her work be wearable is a primary goal, but she also seeks to push that idea and play on the balance between overwhelming and attracting the viewer. The metal clasp is a simple hook and eye that connects at one side of the silicone braid.