A sculptural collar necklace built around clusters of round, hand-finished discs that sit at the collarbone. Made in Türkiye from silver-plated pewter, with a soft matte finish that catches light without shine.
- Material: Pewter alloy with silver plating; nickel-free and lead-free
- Size: 1.5" width, 19" circumference
- Details: Asymmetric clusters of stacked spherical discs flanking the front of the collar
- Origin / Craft: Handmade in Türkiye by metal artisans working in the country's long tradition of shaped silver-tone jewelry
The collar form holds its shape against the neck, framing the disc clusters as a single sculptural focal point. Each disc is shaped and finished by hand, so subtle variations in curve and texture give the piece a quiet, organic character. The brushed Silver-tone surface keeps the look modern rather than ornate.
Care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth and store flat away from moisture to protect the plating.
design: A rigid open-back collar necklace that sits at the collarbone, with asymmetric clusters of stacked, hand-finished round discs framing the front on each side.
size: 1.5" width at the disc clusters; 19" total circumference.
material: Silver-plated pewter alloy; nickel-free and lead-free.
features: Asymmetric stacked-disc clusters, brushed matte silver-tone finish, rigid open-back collar shape, hand-finished disc surfaces
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after each wear and store flat away from moisture to protect the plating.
disclaimer: Because each disc is shaped and finished by hand, slight variations in curve, texture, and surface finish are normal and part of the piece's character.
The Story
This is a torque-style collar, a necklace form built to hold its own shape rather than drape — an old approach to jewelry construction found across many metalworking cultures, valued because it turns the neckline itself into a display surface for the metalwork rather than relying on a pendant to carry the design.
Here the focal point is a cluster of stacked, hand-finished discs — a simple circular unit repeated and layered in uneven sizes to build volume and shadow at the collarbone. Turning flat, round forms into a sculptural cluster this way is a common device in contemporary Turkish costume-jewelry workshops, where artisans work silver-tone alloys into modern, wearable shapes rather than reproducing historical filigree or engraved pieces.
The brushed, matte surface is a deliberate finishing choice: rather than polishing the discs to a bright shine, the metal is worked to a soft, worn-in tone that reads as handmade and keeps the design modern rather than ornamental.
Each disc starts as a flat blank of pewter alloy, which is shaped and domed slightly by hand before being electroplated with a silver finish. The discs are then individually textured and brushed to knock back the shine and give the surface its quiet, matte character, before being soldered in clusters onto the rigid collar wire. Because the shaping and brushing happen by hand rather than on an automated line, no two discs — and no two necklaces — come out perfectly identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Türkiye
- Craft Tradition: Hand-finished silver-tone metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a statement collar necklace with a modern, sculptural presence rather than a delicate pendant piece
- Wear It With: Wear with a crew neck, boat neck, or off-shoulder top so the collar and disc clusters sit visibly at the collarbone
- Purpose: Statement jewelry, everyday wear, gifting
- Metal: Silver-plated pewter
Questions & Answers
Is this necklace hypoallergenic?
Yes. It's made from a nickel-free and lead-free pewter alloy with a silver plating, so it's a good option for sensitive skin.
Will the silver plating wear off?
With normal wear and the recommended care — wiping down after use and storing flat away from moisture — the plating holds up well, but like any plated finish it will show wear faster if it's exposed to perfume, lotion, or water.
How does the collar fit — is it adjustable?
The necklace has a rigid, open-back collar shape rather than a clasp. It's designed to flex slightly at the open back so it slips over the head and sits securely at the collarbone.
Where is this necklace made?
It's handmade in Türkiye, where each disc is individually shaped and finished before being assembled onto the collar.
Why do the discs look slightly different from each other?
Each disc is shaped and finished by hand, so small differences in curve and texture are expected — it's a sign of handwork, not a flaw.