Alternating shapes bloom all along this necklace like flowers on a vine! Antique inspired, this necklace is forged from bronze and set with a solid black chain. Necklace can be worn asymmetrically for an artistic, uneven look. Necklace is about 37 inches long total. Geometric shapes vary in size (0.5 to 1.125 inches in diameter). Made in Turkey
- Bronze geometric vine necklace
- Measures about 37 inches long total
- Shapes vary in size: 0.5 to 1.125 inches
- Nickel free and hypoallergenic
- Made in Turkey
design: A long pendant necklace where a hand-forged bronze bar zigzags down the chest, strung with a scattering of hammered bronze discs, a square, and a triangle in varying sizes, all suspended from a fine black cord.
size: About 37 inches long total; the geometric bronze shapes range from 0.5 to 1.125 inches in diameter.
material: Bronze, black cord
features: Hand-forged bronze bar frame, hammered disc and geometric shape accents in varied sizes, black cord chain, can be worn asymmetrically, nickel free and hypoallergenic
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to keep the bronze from tarnishing.
disclaimer: Each piece is hand-forged and hammered, so slight variations in shape, texture, and finish are part of the piece's handmade character, not a flaw.
The Story
This necklace draws on a long-standing Turkish tradition of hand-forged brass and bronze jewelry, where flat sheet metal is cut, hammered, and shaped into abstract geometric forms rather than cast from a mold. The angular bar-and-disc arrangement here reflects that hammered, sculptural approach to metal jewelry making.
Geometric abstraction, seen in the mix of circles, a square, and a triangle scattered along the necklace's length, is a visual language that runs throughout Turkish decorative arts, appearing in tilework, textiles, and metal crafts alike. Rather than symmetry, the piece favors an irregular, organic scatter, letting the forged shapes fall unevenly like buds along a vine.
Worn asymmetrically, the necklace also reflects a modern approach to an old technique, using traditional hand-forging methods to make a piece that feels current and sculptural rather than strictly ornamental.
To make a piece like this, an artisan starts with sheet bronze, cutting it into bars, discs, squares, and triangles before hammering each shape by hand on a steel block to give it its uneven, light-catching texture. The forged bar is bent into its angular path, and the smaller shapes are drilled and linked on with jump rings so they hang and shift independently. The finished bronze is then strung onto a black cord, with each shape's hammer marks left visible as a record of the hand that made it.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Turkey
- Craft Tradition: Hand-forged and hammered bronze metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, artisan-made statement necklace with an antique-inspired look
- Wear It With: Wear it asymmetrically over a simple top or dress to let the geometric shapes take center stage
- Purpose: Everyday statement wear, layering, dressing up a simple outfit
- Metal: Bronze
Questions & Answers
How long is the necklace?
It measures about 37 inches long in total, making it easy to layer or wear alone as a statement piece.
Is this necklace hypoallergenic?
Yes, it's made from nickel-free bronze, so it's designed to be gentle on sensitive skin.
Why do the shapes and finish vary slightly from piece to piece?
Each necklace is hand-forged and hammered individually, so small variations in shape and texture are part of its handmade character.
Can I wear this necklace asymmetrically?
Yes, the design is meant to be worn asymmetrically for an artistic, uneven look, though it can also be centered.
How should I care for the bronze so it doesn't tarnish?
Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it away from moisture and humidity.
