This necklace looks like it could be 4000 years old, brought forth from some Mesopotamian ruin. But it wasn't - it was crafted in the 1940s by the Modernist artist/jeweler/sculptor Harry Bertoia. I don't know anything about American Modernist Jewelry, but this piece makes me want to learn. My heart is glued to my ribs right now.See more examples of American Modernist jewelry at modernsilver.com.
6 comments:
this necklace is so so rad! i didn't know Bertoia ventured out of making metal furniture, like the iconic Bertoia chair, thanks for teaching me something this morning!
absolutely stunning! i love the ever-so-slightly hammered texture.
It reminds me of maple seedlings falling. Just beautiful! Again, thanks for the history :)
Wonderful! Reminds me a little of the Calder jewelry I saw on exhibit here in Grand Rapids last year.
It is quite a beauty, I like that ito blends femininity with edgyness you know what I mean?
you almost gave a heart attack. i thought for a second you had this piece and was going to sell it - to me, of course :)
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