Lilies on Dark Fuschia - Tranquility Neckpiece
Artist: Virginia Causey
Materials: Died Gray Pearls, Fine Silver, Sterling Silver, 23Kt Gold Leaf, Pink and Blue Sapphires
Dimensions: Length 25”,Width 1 1/2” x Depth 1/2” with Toggle
inches
Fabric Motif: In Japanese culture, lilies symbolize purity, renewal, and rebirth. They are often associated with the Buddhist teaching on enlightenment and the impermanence of life.
Haiku: blue day lilies
sway in the breeze
flight of a gold dragonfly
- Kathleen Tice
About the Work: "Pearls hold a hidden meaning of life, a belief within the Japanese culture and one i’ve had for decades. Pearls began water—the source of all existence—pearls embody both fragility and resilience and their quiet radiance mirrors my own attraction to them.
In this fabric design, flowers emerge as the central motif, rooted in the cycle of nature. The pearl’s form reappears in the round dot design and is echoed through reddish sapphires that bring warmth and vitality. Motion, color, and the organic lines of leaves and petals intertwine with my choice of materials, allowing the piece to carry its own rhythm—an expression of nature’s balance and the hidden beauty within life itself
Hours/weeks of drawing designs, outlining, and drafting technical steps then the decision: Fine Silver Metal Clay the perfect choice for flower elements; leaves combining sawing, fan folding, and cold connecting; pearls and elements knotted together. I set extremely small stones which is evident in my work."
Virginia Causey Bio: As a Pacific Northwesterner, my work continues to be shaped by the region’s picturesque landscapes—its mountains, forests, and waterways. For decades, I have worked as multifaceted artist and jeweler, as well as an art educator, always exploring the many facets of the arts that inspire me.
My pieces have been included in numerous exhibitions and shows, and are part of several permanent museum collections. Alongside my studio practice, I am deeply devoted to education, sharing my passion for craft and creativity through teaching at Seattle Pacific University, Pratt Fine Arts Center, The Barn, and other art institutions.
This piece is part of the Yukata Inspired 2025, a collaborative exhibition between Okan Arts & Danaca Design featuring jewelry and metalwork alongside Haiku from Haiku Northwest. Learn more and view the entire collection HERE.
