Preliminary identification
Photo reference
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Overview
A substantial, multi-tiered artisan pendant handcrafted in sterling silver, featuring a large faceted salmon-pink gemstone, a hand-carved mother-of-pearl flower, peridot accents, and a faceted geometric drop. Its articulated construction and mixed-media design exemplify late 20th-century studio art jewelry.
Story
Studio jewelers in the 1990s rebelled against uniform commercial gold, embracing bold combinations of carved organic materials and raw colored gems. Each piece was assembled by hand as a wearable, sculptural collage.
Maker / Origin
While unsigned on the front, this pendant reflects the high-craft studio movement popularized by designers like Sajen and American lapidary artists working closely with master silversmiths in Bali and the American Southwest. These workshops celebrated individuality, hand-carved shells, and unexpected gemstone pairings.
Condition & Value
Appears to be in very good estate condition with intact bezels, sharp facets, and natural light patina on the silver mountings. Good condition supports top-of-market artisan interest.
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Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.