About this Product
A blazing gold heart with a decoupaged image of a painting titled: "La Charité" by a favorite artist of mine, William Adolphe Bouguereau. This image is so compelling to me, sadly I couldn't use the entire painting because of size restrictions with the Sacred Heart. The original painting sold for over three million dollars in the year 2000.
Now to my humble work...this heart is the largest I've used lately. All of my hearts are originally made by artisans. They and are not entirely perfect and are finished in an antiqued bronze patina. Once a creation is to come about, these hearts are sometimes sanded, then painted in several coats of gold. This one in particular has three coats of gold paint that resembles 24K gold. The image of the painting was then decoupaged and coated with artist varnish. To frame it, I applied two rows of Preciosa® AB crystals and one Swarovski®crystal component, also in AB. Then the choice of beads came about. In this instance, I chose to complement the color of her, beet red, dress with handmade Czech glass beads.
All items down to jump rings are artisan made except for the crystals. No rhinestones are ever used in any of my creations. There is a tremendous difference in cost and quality between them.
Measurements:
The Heart:
6" H
8 1/2" W
With the addition of the Artisan Beads it hangs at 10" H
Preciosa® crystals : Crystal Aurora Borealis
Swarovski® crystal element in Aurora Borealis
Artisan Beads:
Handmade in the USA using handcrafted European glass beads in "Merlot".
Each bead is 10 mm, approximately 0.40"
No returns or exchanges. Please, do contact Sanctus Atelier™about any issues.
Sanctus Atelier
Meet the Maker
As an artist, people often ask me, "What inspires you?" My answer is simple, yet profound - I am inspired by God. The Divine fills my heart with love, hope, and peace, and it is from this divine inspiration that I create each piece of art.
When I enter my studio, something magical happens. I'm transported to a place of peace and serenity, where beautiful classical melodies fill the air, and a spiritual communion is established. It is within this sacred space that I create every piece of art - each crystal placement, each color choice, made with intention and purpose. I want each piece to be a Focus of Beauty, something that brings joy, inspiration, and meaning into your life.
A Focus of Beauty is more than just something pretty to look at - it's something that connects you to the deepest parts of your heart. When we focus on beauty, we invite more of it into our lives - the beauty of peace, hope, faith, and love. These are the qualities that uplift us, inspire us, and connect us to something greater than ourselves.
So, whether you choose to wear one of my pieces or display it in your sacred space, my art is designed to be a reminder of the beauty that surrounds us. It is my hope that each piece will bring you inspiration, meaning, and a connection to the Divine.
Thank you for spending this time with me, friends. Please feel free to reach out and share your thoughts with me. I would love to hear from you.
With love and blessings,
Griselda
Shop Policies
Store Policies:
Shipping:
Complimentary UPS GROUND and Insured, shipping on all orders within the contingent 48 United States. United States Territories, Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico, please message me and we can discuss the particulars for your location. I do not ship internationally.
All items are shipped out 1 business day after purchase. UPS Ground is the preferred method.
Before you purchase, please, read descriptions, look at pictures carefully, as they are part of the description. I always include dimensions and colors of each piece. I am always available to answer questions, so do not hesitate to reach out to me if you need more clarity.
✨“I do not accept returns or exchanges. But please contact me if you have any problems with your order.”✨
I will accept returns-ONLY-FOR DAMAGED / BROKEN ITEMS incurred in shipping.
In the unfortunate case that your order arrives damaged, please contact me within 12 hours. Contact me directly and we will start the process of having to file a claim with the courier. Instructions must be followed carefully to ensure the best outcome, so please:
DO NOT throw away anything. All items, including packaging serve as evidence and will help in the resolution of this issue and of funds being released.
Please be prepared to take many photos at several angles.
Pictures of the damaged item and the packaging are required in order to file a claim.
You may be asked to bring the damaged item and packaging to the shipping company for inspection as required by the claim process. Do note that a refund cannot be issued if the customer fails to bring the damaged item to the shipping carrier for eventual inspection.
All refunds are processed and sent once the claim is deemed completed.
PLEASE DO NOT JUST RETURN ITEM. Doing so will disrupt the process of filing a claim and the swift release of funds.
I take pride in my products and business practices and want you to be happy. Let us trust that with communication and patience, issues may be resolved.
Thank you for your understanding,
Griselda
Sanctus Atelier™