Wiscasset Public Library is raffling a one-of-a-kind necklace that is designed and crafted by a local artist. The necklace is comprised entirely of natural tourmaline, in colors of pink, green, black, and mixed tones, which has been tumbled and polished to a high luster. The center stone is tumbled and polished natural black tourmaline.

The center stone is highlighted by two brushed 14 kt yellow gold beads. The tourmaline is strung by hand on silk and knotted, and the strand is finished with 14 kt yellow gold bead ends and a 14 kt yellow gold safety clasp. The retail value of the piece is approximately $300

The artist, Margaret Stern, has been a resident of Westport Island for more than a decade. She has been designing jewelry in natural semi-precious stones, including but not limited to tourmaline, lapis, malachite, pearls, amethyst, carnelian, onyx, and jasper for approximately 20 years.

The artist uses only 14 kt gold, platinum, and sterling silver (including agrentium sterling) in her work, and designs one- of-a-kind commissioned pieces for discerning jewelry collectors. She exhibits and sells her jewelry seasonally at a studio in Pennsylvania and at Westport Island's annual Christmas Faire. The artist is also engaged in the practice of regulatory, administrative and environmental law, which is her "day job".

Tickets are available at the Wiscasset Public Library for $5 each or a book of 6 for $25. The drawing will be held on Thursday, December 20. This is a wonderful piece of jewelry to wear or to give as a gift for Christmas. Don't miss your chance to own this beautiful work of art. Come in to see the necklace and buy your tickets today.