A piece fit for royalty! This ornate fan pendant, with its flourish motifs and unique shape, is not unlike the feathery fans of ancient palace dwellers. This pendant is made in Thailand. Piece measures 0.875 inches wide and 1 inch long total (bail is included in length measurements).
- Palace fan pendant
- Made of sterling silver
- Measures 0.875 x 1 inches
- Made in Thailand
- Sold as a pendant. To add a chain please select a chain option.
This item may feature slight variations in surface color and detail. Such variations enhance the artistic quality of each piece.
design: A fan-shaped pendant in sterling silver, its rounded, pleat-like silhouette filled with an openwork lattice of curling scrolls that fan out from a single point at the bail.
size: 0.875 inches wide by 1 inch long total, including the bail.
material: Sterling silver.
features: Openwork (pierced) design, radiating scroll motifs, polished finish, integrated bail for stringing on a chain
care: Store in an airtight bag or box when not worn and polish gently with a silver cloth to remove tarnish and keep the openwork bright.
disclaimer: As a handmade piece, slight variations in surface color and detail are normal and add to its individual character.
The Story
The pendant's silhouette takes its cue from the ceremonial hand fan, a form long associated with Thai court and temple life, where fans made of woven palm, feathers, or lacquered wood were carried as both cooling implements and markers of status. Rendering that shape in silver turns a functional object into a piece of wearable ornament.
The curling scrollwork that fills the fan's face echoes the flame-like scrolling lines seen in Thai decorative art, known locally as lai kranok, which appear in temple carving, textiles, and metalwork throughout the country. Here that same rhythm of repeating curls is scaled down and pierced into silver, so the pattern reads as lace-like openwork rather than solid ornament.
This pairing of a recognizable form with a traditional linework style is typical of Thai silver jewelry making, where craftspeople adapt motifs from architecture and textile pattern books into pieces sized for everyday wear.
Pendants like this one begin as a hand-carved or hand-cut wax model of the fan shape and its scrollwork, which is then cast in sterling silver using the lost-wax method practiced by silversmiths across Thailand. After casting, a finisher files away rough edges from the mold seams, cleans out the pierced sections by hand so the scrolls stay crisp and undistorted, and polishes the surface to a bright shine before the jump ring is attached. Because the openwork is finished by hand piece by piece, no two pendants come out perfectly identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Thailand
- Craft Tradition: Thai silversmithing (lost-wax casting with hand-finished openwork)
- Ideal For: Someone who appreciates fine, detailed silverwork and a statement pendant with a story behind its shape
- Wear It With: Hang it on a simple snake or box chain and let the fan take center stage against a solid-color top
- Purpose: Everyday pendant necklace, gift, layering piece
- Metal: Sterling silver
Questions & Answers
Does this pendant come with a chain?
No, this listing is for the pendant only. Select a chain option separately to complete the necklace.
What is the pendant made of?
It's cast in sterling silver and given a polished finish.
How big is the pendant?
It measures 0.875 inches wide and 1 inch long overall, including the bail.
Will the color or detail vary slightly from the photo?
Yes, as a handmade piece it may show slight variations in surface color and detail, which is part of its handcrafted character.
How do I keep the silver from tarnishing?
Store it in an airtight bag or box away from moisture, and polish occasionally with a silver cloth to keep the openwork bright.
