Urchin Orb Pendant.

I love this Urchin Orb Pendant from Union Street Glass. The combination of "sparkle and spikes" is mesmerizing. The pendant is available in eleven colors, but I prefer the clear. There are also three different size (large is shown above - 14 x 14") for sale - $1210 for the large, $715 for the standard and $284 for the mini.

The owners, Guy and Leanne Corrie, use old world glassblowing techniques to create innovative design concepts in a unique art form. Even though the shop has been around since 1980, they still only employ ten people and produce about thirty pieces a day. Contemporary art that's both beautiful and functional - love it.