Vintage Ornate Silver and Turquoise Pendant Necklace

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This vintage pendant necklace is a slender, sculptural piece of silver filigree, shaped as a long cylindrical wand and hung … Read more This vintage pendant necklace is a slender, sculptural piece of silver filigree, shaped as a long cylindrical wand and hung on a fine snake chain. The top section is an openwork cage of scrolls, spirals, and tiny ring motifs, with a single oval turquoise cabochon bezel-set at the center. The stone is a bright sky-blue with a soft, slightly mottled finish. A smooth, polished tube forms the shaft, framed by narrow ornamental collars, and the base repeats the pierced scrollwork and ends in a small domed cap. The pendant seems to have a hinged or segmented body, which suggests a keepsake or scroll-style case, though the interior has not been verified. A small bail joins the pendant to the chain. The silver has a warm, softly darkened patina, with deeper tones gathering in the recesses of the scrollwork and brighter highlights on the raised edges. The fine, flexible chain ends in a small box-style clasp. The contrast of lacy openwork, a smooth central tube, and a single vivid stone gives the piece a refined, artisanal, bohemian character.

Elegant and lightweight, this necklace suits everyday wear, layered looks, or collector display, and it works well over a simple knit or open collar. It complements Boho Chic, Southwestern, Eclectic, Traditional, and Organic Modern styling. The pendant measures approximately 3.5 inches (89 mm) in length and 0.4 inches (10 mm) in diameter, on a chain of approximately 18 inches (457 mm). Condition is good: the silver shows a warm patina with minor tarnishing, the turquoise is intact and securely set, and the chain and clasp function well. For care, polish gently with a soft silver cloth, avoid water, perfume, and harsh dips that can strip the patina, and store in a soft pouch. Inquire today to add this distinctive piece to your collection. See less