From the annual Old Fort Lowell Historic Neighborhood antiques fair some years ago (and perhaps purchased from Berta Wright's well remembered gallery right here in the Old Pueblo) is this visually appealing post-modern brutalist silver gilt pendant necklace and an an equally enticing associated pair of hinged dangle earrings. Artisanal bench work here is top notch, the effort of an I believe 1970's or perhaps early 1980's studio jeweler with both vision and a large measure of skill. The rather spectacular pendant ornament functions almost like a portable  abstract sculpture, showcasing a winning combination of raised and inset textural gold, blackened oxidized, and frosted natural silver surfaces. It is accompanied by the original multi filament necklace, that composed of fine silver gilt wire and contrasting blackened strands - clasp mounts are fabricated of sterling silver. The Mondrian-like hinged dangle post back earrings differ slightly in compositional design, though are tied by the same complex crafting techniques and a similar aesthetic.  Put another way, they were worn together and I believe are likely by the same hand. There are no maker marks as often the case with one off wearable artworks, so I don't know the  (though you may). Both necklace clasp and butterfly clutches do show "925". Weight is very good for the form at about 24.2 total grams on my portable digital scale - that's 16.8 grams for the pendant necklace, and 7.4 grams for the earrings. Condition is quite fine overall with just an aura of time to the natural silver surfaces. Be aware I have avoided every urge to refresh away or "improve" upon any natural toning - you want that done you do it. The gold and blackened areas are all well preserved.  One wire strand of the necklace shows a very, very slight soft bend way up on one side - this is not particularly obtrusive, and I'm mentioning simply so you won't. The necklace clasp and earrings posts / clutches work exactly as they should.  All typical and expected implications of what must have been very occasional previous service simply validate a history.  That's nitpicking for the obsessive, and a look at the pics should give a good idea of appearance and condition. Size of the pendant is about 2 in. vertical and 13/16 in. horizontal. The hinged earrings are each about 1 9/16 in. vertical on the dangle and 9/32 in. horizontal. The multi strand necklace is about 16 5/8 in. long. If you are drawn to vintage 20th century modernist and post modernist wearable artworks of the better sort, or simply wish an  immediate improvement to any day you choose, these will have great meaning for you

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