{"product_id":"contrast-white-necklace-4","title":"Contrast White - Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContrast White - Necklace | Kate Alterio \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eKate Alterio is a contemporary jeweller and visual artist based on the Kāpiti Coast in New Zealand. Through creative expression, she explores spiritual and metaphysical themes, sacred geometry and the tension between opposites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eWorking 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eHer first introduction to jewellery was in 1997 at a night class in Dunedin. She was immediately drawn to the craft. Her passion ignited, she then moved to Wellington and met a goldsmith who mentored her for several years. In 2005, Kate set up her own workshop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p1\"\u003eThe meticulous processes involved in making jewellery are, for Kate, akin to meditative practice. Both call for presence, focus, care and patience, qualities she finds both satisfying and centering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater White Pearls, Oxidised Silver \u0026amp; Sterling Silver\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWidth - 4mm x Length - 475mm \u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003eThe necklace's wires require gentle handling and proper storage to ensure long-lasting quality. Incorrect storage can cause the wires to kink due to the wire's memory. Avoid coiling and lay the necklace flat when storing. When doubling long necklaces, use caution.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Kate Alterio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44180593704996,"sku":"149112","price":595.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0136\/3178\/2970\/files\/KA_GROUPS-6_354bcae4-654a-4c7c-accb-31fadb0cc307.jpg?v=1763430163","url":"https:\/\/www.thepoiroom.co.nz\/products\/contrast-white-necklace-4","provider":"The Poi Room Ltd","version":"1.0","type":"link"}