Jeweled Ornament Hanger- CRISP REPLY

Crisp Reply’s visual impact reminds me of the tightly controlled conversation between a historic statesman and his acerbic socialite acquaintance. At a public gathering, the statesman had overindulged in strong beverage. His outspoken social critic is reported to have admonished him audibly with the observation that he was DRUNK. His retort was superb. “Yes, I am. And you are ugly. But in the morning, I’LL be SOBER…” I see similar counter play in this piece. The soft gleam of the focal bead contrasts with the sparkles and flashes of light that dance off all other parts of this hanger. Despite this twinkling visual draw of these highlights, it is the commanding Aventurine that holds the eye.