Make a bold statement with this pewter necklace designed to sit right at the collarbone. Its unique design features stacked spherical round discs at the front for a striking look.
- Eye-catching stacked spherical round discs
- Size: 1.5" Width, 19" Circumference
- Material: Pewter
- Made in Turkey
- Nickel-free and lead-free; hypoallergenic and perfect for sensitive skin
Handmade in nature, this necklace may have unique variations that add to its uniqueness.
design: A rigid, open collar-style necklace that sits at the collarbone, with clusters of stacked pewter discs in varying sizes gathered at each end of the neckwire.
size: 1.5" width at the disc cluster; 19" circumference.
material: Pewter
features: Rigid wraparound collar design, stacked graduated discs, hand-hammered matte finish, nickel-free and lead-free construction
care: Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth and store away from moisture to keep the pewter's finish from dulling.
disclaimer: Because this piece is handmade, slight differences in the shape, texture, and finish of each disc are normal and part of its character.
The Story
The open collar, or torque-style necklace, is one of the oldest necklace forms in metalworking, built from a single rigid wire that flexes open just enough to slip over the head and springs back to rest at the collarbone. Its appeal is structural rather than purely decorative: the wire does the work of fit, leaving the discs free to become the focal point.
Here, that focal point is a cluster of stacked, graduated discs in a hand-hammered pewter finish, each one slightly domed and irregular in the way that only hand-forming produces. Stacking the discs by size rather than fusing them flat lets the piece catch light differently from every angle, giving a single motif real dimension.
This is a contemporary design built on longstanding metal-forming know-how rather than a piece tied to a specific ceremonial or regional motif. Its cultural weight comes from the craft itself: the discs are shaped and finished by hand in a Turkish metalworking workshop, part of a country with a long history of small-batch metal fabrication.
A piece like this starts as sheet pewter, cut into rounds of several sizes and individually hammered by hand to give each disc its slightly domed surface and matte texture. The discs are oxidized and finished before being fixed in clusters onto a shaped collar wire, which is itself hand-bent to hold its open, springy form. Because each disc is hammered and finished on its own, no two pieces come out quite identical.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Turkey
- Craft Tradition: Hand-hammered pewter metalwork
- Ideal For: Someone who wants a bold, architectural statement piece for a plain neckline
- Wear It With: Wear with a scoop or V-neck top that leaves the collarbone open so the discs sit as intended
- Purpose: Statement jewelry, everyday wear, evening wear
- Metal: Pewter
Questions & Answers
What size is this necklace?
It has a 19" circumference with the disc cluster measuring about 1.5" across, sitting right at the collarbone.
Is it adjustable?
The collar wire has some give so it can be gently opened to slip over the head, but it's built to hold its round shape rather than resize permanently.
Is it safe for sensitive skin?
Yes. It's made without nickel or lead, so it's hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin.
Will every piece look exactly the same?
No. Since each disc is hand-hammered and finished individually, expect small, natural variations in texture and shape from piece to piece.
How do I keep it looking its best?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it somewhere dry to protect the pewter finish.
