Unconventional and full of character, this necklace blurs the line between jewelry and art. The bold face pendant—raw, expressive, and asymmetrical—hangs from curved silver-tone forms, creating a striking silhouette with gallery-worthy edge.
- Design: Abstract face pendant with dimensional asymmetry and textured detail
- Material: Silver-tone metal alloy with a matte artisan finish
- Size: Adjustable 22" chain; pendant measures 3.5" x 1.625"
- Origin: Handcrafted in Türkiye
design: A raw, asymmetrical face pendant with dimensional, hand-worked texture hangs from two curved, hammered silver-tone bars that wrap the neck like a rigid collar.
size: Adjustable 22" chain; pendant measures 3.5" x 1.625".
material: Silver-tone metal alloy with a matte, hammered artisan finish.
features: Sculptural asymmetrical face pendant, dimensional textured surface, curved rigid collar-style neck wires, matte hammered finish, adjustable 22" length
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to keep the matte finish from tarnishing.
disclaimer: Because the pendant is hand-finished, the texture, surface marks, and exact contours of each face will vary slightly from piece to piece.
The Story
This pendant reads as a piece of wearable sculpture rather than a traditional motif: the face is left deliberately raw and asymmetrical, with a hammered, dimensional surface that shows the hand of the maker rather than a smooth, cast uniformity. That approach sits within a long-running current in Turkish metalsmithing, where sheet metal and wire are worked cold or with heat to build form directly under the hammer, rather than poured into a mold.
The rigid, curved collar it hangs from is itself a form with deep roots in metalworking traditions around the Mediterranean and Near East, where solid or hollow neck wires have long been shaped from a single bar of metal into a fitted arc. Here that structural form is paired with a modern, gallery-style sculptural pendant, bridging an old technique with a contemporary, artful silhouette.
Rather than referencing a specific symbol or story, this piece is best understood as a study in form and surface: the abstraction of the face invites the wearer to see it as sculpture first, jewelry second.
Pieces like this are built up by hand from sheet and bar metal: the collar is shaped by bending and hammering a metal rod into its curved form, while the face pendant is worked with hammers, punches, and files to raise its uneven planes and textured surface before the two elements are riveted together at the shoulders. The matte finish comes from the metal's worked surface being left largely as the hammer and tools leave it, rather than being polished to a mirror shine, so each pendant carries the small, individual marks of the person who made it.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Türkiye
- Craft Tradition: Hand-forged Turkish metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, art-forward statement piece rather than delicate everyday jewelry
- Wear It With: Let it anchor a simple neckline, denim, or a solid-color top so the sculptural pendant stays the focal point
- Purpose: Statement necklace, evening wear, gallery-style accessory, gifting for art lovers
- Metal: Silver-tone metal alloy
Questions & Answers
Is this necklace made of real silver?
No. It's crafted from a silver-tone metal alloy with a matte, hammered finish, not solid or sterling silver.
Is the necklace adjustable?
Yes, it comes on an adjustable 22" chain, with the rigid curved collar sitting close to the neckline.
Will every pendant look exactly the same?
Not exactly. Since the face pendant is hand-finished, texture and surface detail vary slightly from piece to piece.
How do I keep the finish looking good?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it away from moisture to protect the matte surface.
Where is this necklace made?
It's handcrafted in Türkiye, drawing on the region's hand-forged metalworking traditions.
