This statement piece captures the essence of modern design with its geometric square tabs, skillfully soldered for a striking effect.
- Y-shaped necklace with a modern architectural design
- Size: 29" Long, Drop Length 7", Plate 1"
- Material: Pewter
- Made in Turkey
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin
- Artisan-crafted for a unique and modern appeal
- Features small square tabs in an architectural style
Wear with confidence knowing this necklace is free from nickel and lead, making it hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
design: A Y-shaped necklace built from small square pewter tabs, each engraved with a swirling scroll motif and joined by soldered links, with a long center drop of stacked squares ending in a single pendant tab.
size: 29" long, with a 7" drop length; each square plate measures approximately 1".
material: Pewter, oxidized for contrast and finished nickel- and lead-free.
features: Geometric square link design, hand-soldered construction, Y-drop silhouette, engraved scroll detailing, oxidized antique finish, hypoallergenic (nickel- and lead-free)
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store flat or hanging away from moisture, perfume, and other jewelry to keep the soldered links from tangling and the finish from dulling.
disclaimer: Because each square link is individually soldered by hand, slight variations in tab alignment and oxidized shading are part of the piece's handmade character, not a flaw.
The Story
This necklace is made in Turkey, a country with a long-running metalsmithing tradition built on hand-soldering small repeated components into chain and jewelry forms. The square link is a classic example of that approach: rather than casting one continuous piece, a maker builds the necklace tab by tab, soldering each square to the next until the length and drop take shape.
The scrollwork stamped into each tab draws on a decorative vocabulary of swirling, symmetrical line work that has long appeared in Anatolian metalwork, textiles, and architectural ornament. Repeating it across dozens of small squares turns a single motif into a rhythm, which is part of what gives the piece its structured, architectural read.
The Y-silhouette itself is a straightforward jewelry form, but pairing it with a hard-edged, engraved link rather than a smooth chain is what gives this particular necklace its modern, graphic character rather than a purely traditional one.
Each square tab is cut and stamped with the scroll pattern, then oxidized so the engraved recesses darken and the raised metal stays bright, giving the design its contrast. A jeweler solders the small jump rings and beads between tabs by hand, one joint at a time, building first the two sides of the collar and then the longer center strand that hangs from the Y-point. The repetition is what takes the time: consistent spacing and soldering across dozens of identical links is what keeps the finished necklace lying flat and even.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Turkey
- Craft Tradition: Hand-soldered metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a modern, architectural statement necklace with everyday wearability
- Wear It With: Let it anchor a simple crew-neck or V-neck top so the square-link drop stays the focal point
- Purpose: Statement necklace, everyday wear, gifting
- Metal: Pewter
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace?
It measures 29" long overall, with a 7" center drop and 1" square plates.
Is this necklace adjustable?
The piece is designed as a fixed-length Y-necklace and is not adjustable.
Will it irritate sensitive skin?
It's made nickel- and lead-free, so it's hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
What is the necklace made of?
It's crafted from pewter with an oxidized finish and hand-soldered square links.
How do I keep the finish from tarnishing?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store it away from moisture and perfume to preserve the oxidized contrast.
