1990s 18k Gold and Diamond Tony Malmed Hand-Hammered Zen Necklace

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This 18k gold pendant necklace is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece designed by Tony Malmed as part of his Little Zen … Read more This 18k gold pendant necklace is a one-of-a-kind, handmade piece designed by Tony Malmed as part of his Little Zen Necklaces collection. The piece is comprised of a subtly concave hand-hammered gold disc with a brilliant cut diamond burnish set at the seven o’ clock position. The pendant has a beautiful simplicity to it and offers an aptly named zen-like quality, as though it were a meditation piece. The hand-hammered gold gives the surface of the pendant beautiful facets and a lovely sheen. A wide bail bisects and pierces the top segment of the pendent, adding balance and intrigue to the open space of the gold disc. It hangs from a brushed Italian gold chain; both the brushed chain and hand-hammered disc have a matte surface and warm glow. The diamond adds a nice sparkle, and is visible from both sides.

Tony Malmed is known for his handcrafted one-of-a-kind pieces, inspired by his travels and time spent living in India, Italy, Japan, and the Middle East. Tony lives in Santa Fe, NM and each of his pieces is crafted from rare, precious, and ethically minded gems set in repurposed gold and silver.

The natural round brilliant diamond is .07 carats, G-H in color and SI1 in clarity.

The pendant measures 5/8” across. The chain is 18" long and 1.5 mm thick. The necklace weighs 10.4 grams. The pendant is marked as 18k gold, with Tony Malmed’s signature of TM. The chain is marked as 18k gold and Italy. See less