COLLARS

Gold alloy was beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny, round, faceted, amethyst inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. A zigzag design spanning the width of the collar was cut into the metal band to form inverted facets of each zigzag bar, beginning and ending at either end of the slave ring. Rich purple amethysts and bright, clear diamonds have been cut into small, faceted rounds evenly spaced in the v’s of the zigzag and alternating above and below the engraved bar. Etched into the gold metal below the slave ring is tamarah {HJ/CT} ~R~, which was filled with rich amethyst enamel to bring the letters into clear relief. A round, faceted diamond was mounted at the beginning and end of the slave title.

Amethyst and Topaz Collar (Cost: 51 DWG)

Gold alloy was beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny, round, faceted, amethyst inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. One-inch-square slices of amethyst form the foundation upon which have been mounted silhouetted heads of larls carved in rich golden topaz these larl gem portraits span around the length of the collar, beginning and ending at either end of the slave ring. Etched into the gold metal below the slave ring is larlya {HJ/CT} ~R~, which was filled with rich amethyst enamel to bring the letters into clear relief.

Diamond and Silver Collar (Cost: 43G)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small silver key with a tiny, round, faceted diamond inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. Beginning and ending on either side of the front slave ring, there are evenly spaced, teardrop, faceted diamonds ½” in length spanning around the collar. Above each teardrop is engraved wavy lines to depict heat rising from the blazing teardrop. Below each teardrop is engraved an asterisk-like stack of crossed wood to depict the fuel that feeds the fire. Just above the slave ring is engraved in block letters the name blaze {HJ/CT} ~Y~. The letters are filled with clear diamond enamel to make them sparkle.

Gold and Sapphire Collar A (Cost: 23G)

Gold alloy has been beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 3" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny square sapphire inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. The collar retains a warm, glowing, gold color and smooth, shiny finish. In the front of the collar, the words "Property of TCyno/RB" are boldly engraved. Between "Property…of", "of…TCyno/RB" and at each end of the title engraving, there is a square-cut, faceted sapphire. Each sapphire measures 1/2" square. Etched onto the sides and back is a three-stem, intertwined, trailing vine with leaves and berries. The tiny keyhole in the back hinged section is located in the middle of a cluster of berries.

Gold and Sapphire Collar B (Cost: 32G)

Gold alloy has been beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny, round, faceted sapphire inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. The collar retains a warm, glowing, gold color and smooth, shiny finish. To either side of the front slave ring, there are evenly spaced, round, faceted sapphires ¼” in diameter. Around each sapphire has been engraved the petals of a jasmine blossom and the engraving filled with sapphire blue enamel. From the front slave ring, a faceted teardrop sapphire depends from its own master link and a gold filigree cap.

Moonstone and Silver Collar (Cost: 26S)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a flat band 1" tall and curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small silver alloy key with a tiny moonstone inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. A ring of silver alloy is attached by silver alloy link to the front of the collar. The ring is large enough to be attached to chain. The words, ~Colleen’s Pride,” are engraved in block letters with “Colleen’s” to the left of the chain ring and “Pride” to the right of the chain ring. A rounded moonstone graces the left of “Colleen’s” and one graces the right of “Pride.” A moonstone is set just to the left of the keyhole to the locking mechanism at the back. Two other rounded moonstones are placed, equally distant, at the sides of the band. Between the moonstones are engraved alternating delicate five-pointed stars and crescent moons.

Mosaic Collar (Cost: 396 DWG)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a flat band 1" tall and curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small silver alloy key with a tiny, round, faceted ruby inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. The outer surface is covered in tiny, square, gemstone chips of ruby, sapphire and emerald, executed in an intricate mosaic. There are nine rows of gemstone chips, the pattern being sapphire, emerald, sapphire, emerald, sapphire, emerald, sapphire, emerald, sapphire. In the middle of the mosaic, are repeating diamond shapes of ruby chips, with five chips at the widest point. The chips are set, so that the entire mosaic is practically seamless.

Red Gold Collar (Cost: 62 DWG)

Gold alloy was blended with just enough coloring to give it a light, warm red tinge. The alloy has been beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny, round, faceted, medium-toned, blood-red ruby inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. Red fire opals have been cut into smooth cabochon ovals and evenly spaced around the collar. Between the opals are spaced square, faceted, medium-toned, blood-red rubies. Etched into the red-gold metal is a wall of flames above and below the opals and rubies. In the front, below the slave ring, the engraved title is opalfire {HJ/CT-1} ~R~ and filled with blood-red ruby enamel to make them sparkle.

Sapphire Crescent Moon Collar (Cost: 24G)

Gold alloy has been smelted into a long, flat, 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny round sapphire inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. The collar retains a warm, glowing, gold color and smooth, shiny finish. In the front of the collar, the initials “EH” in bold, block letters are inset into the band above the slave ring. The initials are carved blue sapphires of Schendi that have faceted edges. Around the collar to the hinged section there are ½”x½” sapphire crescent moons evenly spaced. Each crescent moon is carved and has faceted edges. Engraved onto the sides and back is a simple repeating curl on the upper edge, which is reversed for the lower edge. The engraved curl is filled with rich blue sapphire enamel. The tiny keyhole in the back hinged section is located in the middle of an enameled crescent moon.

Sapphire Letter Collar (Cost: 175 DWG)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a flat band 1" tall and curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small silver alloy key with a tiny, round, faceted sapphire inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. The words, “Lady Avangeline,” are formed by tiny, round, faceted sapphires. Between the words Lady” and “Avangeline” there is an almond-shaped, faceted sapphire. At each end of “Lady Avangeline” is a tip-to-tip string of almond-shaped, faceted sapphires that runs to the back of the collar on each side and meeting across the hinged section.

Silver and Emerald Collar (Cost: 92 DWG)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a long, flat band 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small silver key with a tiny, round, faceted emerald inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. To either side of the front slave ring, there are evenly spaced, round, faceted emeralds ½” in diameter. Just above the slave ring is engraved in block letters the name of the slave and his designation. The letters are filled with rich green emerald enamel. Around each emerald has been engraved oak leaves curled as though fallen from the tree. The engraved oak leaves are filled with rich emerald green enamel.

Silver Leaf and Emerald Collar (Cost: 30G)

Individual leaves of silver alloy have been fashioned and connected with smooth, rounded, sturdy links at the ends of each leaf. The silver alloy has the sheen of silver with excellent durability and strength. Each leaf is approximately 1" long and 1/2" wide with serrated edges and tapers down from 1/2" wide to a point, similar to the shape of an almond. Upon closer inspection, each leaf shows veins and a central stem. Mounted into the broadest width of each leaf is a small, smooth, round emerald approximately 1/8" in diameter. The smooth cut was used to simulate a dewdrop. The linked collar is loose enough, so as to lie flat at the base of the slave's neck. A small, intricate, oval, locking clasp approximately 1" wide and 1-1/4" long secures it around the slave's neck by use of a small silver alloy key. The key has one tiny, round dewdrop emerald set into the handle. An extra key is kept in case the owner's key is lost.

Ruby Star Collar (Cost: 28G)

Silver alloy has been beaten into a flat band 1-1/2" tall and curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A silver alloy master ring with a swivel is mounted on the hinged section slightly to the side of the keyhole. A small silver alloy key with a tiny, round, faceted ruby inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. Three feet of durable silver alloy chain was fashioned into links of polished sheen with a snap hook at each end. Set into the front of the collar is a six-point star of small, faceted rubies. Through the center of the star is the name “khaz” engraved in lower case, block letters. Two other six-pointed stars are set into each side of the collar.

Sun and Circle Collar (Cost: 27G)

Gold alloy has been smelted into a long, flat, 1-1/2" tall band curved to fit the neck. In the back, a section of band 2" long is hinged with a lock. When the collar is placed on the neck, the hinged section is snapped into place. When closed, the hinge is invisible. A small gold key with a tiny round sapphire inset in the handle secures a lock mechanism in the hinged section. Along the length of the collar are arranged engraved suns and circles alternating. The suns have wavy, triangular rays and the circles are plain. The slave ring in front is within a sun.