This beautifully crafted piece features circular tabs with intricate spiral designs, delicately soldered together to form an elongated necklace.
- Y-shaped statement necklace
- Size: 28" Long, Drop Length 6.5", Plate 1.375"
- Material: Pewter
- Made in Turkey
- Hypoallergenic and suitable for sensitive skin
- Handmade for that unique touch
- Features circular tabs with a spiral design
Our pieces are nickel-free and lead-free, making them hypoallergenic and perfect for those with sensitive skin.
design: A Y-shaped statement necklace built from rows of small circular tabs, each stamped with a tight spiral and finished with a raised center dot, soldered link by link into a graduated chain that narrows to a single pendant drop.
size: 28" long, drop length 6.5", pendant plate 1.375".
material: Pewter (nickel-free, lead-free alloy).
features: Y-shaped silhouette, graduated rows of spiral-etched circular tabs, oxidized antique-silver finish, hypoallergenic nickel-free and lead-free construction, handmade soldered link work
care: Wipe with a soft, dry cloth after wearing and store in a closed pouch away from moisture and perfume to keep the pewter's finish from dulling.
disclaimer: Because each spiral tab is individually stamped and hand-soldered, minor variations in spacing and finish between pieces are normal and part of its handmade character.
The Story
This necklace is built from a technique common to Turkish metalworking ateliers: small flat discs are stamped or etched with a tight spiral, then soldered in graduated rows onto a chain frame to build up a bib-like, Y-shaped silhouette. The spiral is one of the oldest and most widely used decorative marks in metalwork, and in Anatolian jewelry it shows up often as a way to catch light and add texture to an otherwise flat disc without stones.
The oxidized finish seen in the recesses of each spiral is a deliberate step, not tarnish — the metal is darkened and then polished back on the raised surfaces so the pattern reads clearly at a distance. That contrast of dark grooves against a bright ground is a hallmark of soldered disc jewelry from this region.
Assembling dozens of individually finished tabs into one continuous, graduated form is labor-intensive by nature: it rewards patience and a steady hand rather than machine repetition, which is part of why pieces built this way carry a handmade texture no casting mold can quite replicate.
To build a piece like this, a metalworker starts by cutting or stamping out dozens of small discs, then hand-etches or presses the spiral into each one before oxidizing the surface to sink the pattern into the recesses. Each finished tab is soldered individually onto a wire or chain framework, working outward from the center point so the rows step down evenly into the Y shape and the disc sizes graduate correctly along the drop. It is slow, joint-by-joint work — one weak solder point can throw off the whole line — which is why pieces like this are still made largely by hand rather than cast in one piece.
Craft & Materials
- Made In: Turkey
- Craft Tradition: Turkish soldered spiral metalwork
- Ideal For: Anyone who wants one necklace that does the talking — a bold layering piece for statement-jewelry lovers.
- Wear It With: Let it lie over a simple V-neck or scoop-neck top in a solid color so the spiral rows and drop stay the focus.
- Purpose: Statement everyday wear, evening and dressy occasions, gifting
- Metal: Pewter
Questions & Answers
What is this necklace made of?
It's made of pewter that's nickel-free and lead-free, so it's a good option for sensitive skin.
Where is it made?
It's handmade in Turkey, where small spiral-stamped discs are individually soldered together to build the graduated Y-shape.
How long is the necklace and how far does it drop?
It measures 28 inches long with a 6.5-inch drop, and the widest plate at the base measures 1.375 inches.
Will it irritate sensitive skin?
It's designed to be hypoallergenic since it's free of nickel and lead, making it suitable for sensitive skin.
How do I keep the finish from dulling?
Wipe it down with a soft, dry cloth after wear and store it in a closed pouch away from moisture and perfume.
