Fine Jewelry Pins "Love On My Shoulder" Design One | Bronze Sculpture by Sculptor Joy Beckner | Classical realism, from hounds to humans

I was inspired to create these highly dimensional portrait pins when I picked up and held my dear Lizzie. She snuggled against my shoulder and then arched her neck and looked at me -- at eye level. "Love on My Shoulder, One" is a reminder of the joy you share with your favorite variety of dachshund.

"Love on My Shoulder, One" works well on a thick sweater, a jacket or a coat. When you look down on it, you will see a full two-thirds of the dog's head that almost appears to be peeking out of the garment!

I created these pins in sterling silver, which has a brilliant shine when new -- as untainted as a newborn baby. You can keep yours that way through regular polishing. Or you can let nature give the pin a rich patina, especially in the recessed areas. I can't wait to see mine after a year or so, when I really begin to love my sterling jewelry. The effect, which cannot be produced as beautifully with chemicals, adds definition to the sculptural qualities and enhances the three-dimensionality of the piece.

Remember that sterling silver, like all silver, is subject to scratches and may dent if dropped on a hard surface. When handled with love, the pin will grow more beautiful with age and provide years of enjoyment.

This pin is an extension of the miniature fine art I create. Each is created in the 1/6 scale recommended by miniature societies through out the world. Each is made using the lost wax casting method, a technique that has been used for thousands of years. Boxed in embroidered silk, each high-relief pin is signed, numbered and presented with my mark, .