I hand-stitched this piece one bead at a time over several months, using Miyuki Delica glass seed beads and One-G nylon beading thread, both considered to be of the highest quality available. Both products are made in Japan.

The clasp is an extremely strong magnet made by Claspgarten, a company started by a Czeck master-solderer in the 1920s. Claspgarten clasps are known for strength and resistance to tarnish.

The color-way is reminiscent of a photo I took of sunrise at Montrose Point Bird Sanctuary beach in the summer of 2024. While at first glance, the sunrise was simply golden and pink against clouds, when I looked at the image I saw multiple subtle shades of blue, green, and purple in the movement of the waves and clouds.