Vintage Brutalist Pyrite Pendant • Sterling Silver & 10k Gold • Heavy Modernist Studio Necklace 38.25g

Heavy modernist Brutalist pendant in sterling silver with 10k gold accent and natural pyrite, one-of-a-kind studio statement c. 1960s–70s.
This substantial modernist Brutalist pendant is entirely hand-fabricated, featuring a large natural pyrite specimen framed in sculptural sterling silver with a bold 10k yellow gold accent. The piece weighs a striking 38.25 grams, giving it a presence worthy of display as wearable art.

The design is fully three-dimensional with organic folds and textured details, typical of the 1960s–1970s studio craft movement. The bail is hand-formed, further showing the artisan nature of the work.

Materials & Tests

Natural pyrite centerpiece (partially polished, partially raw)

Sterling silver body (tested)

10k yellow gold overlay (tested)

Weight: 38.25 g (pendant only)

Chain: Silver Tone chain included. 28 Inches

Measurements

Pendant length (without bail): 62mm

Total drop (with bail): 76mm

Width: 38mm

Depth/thickness: 12mm at thickest

Style & Era

Brutalist / Modernist studio jewelry

Circa 1960s–1970s

Unsigned, one-of-a-kind artisan construction

Condition
Excellent vintage condition. The silver shows natural patina, left unpolished to preserve its character. Pyrite displays natural texture and fissures typical of the mineral, stable and secure. Handwrought construction means subtle tool marks and organic asymmetry — exactly as intended by the artist.

Wear & Collecting
A powerful, heavy pendant that pairs beautifully with a long silver chain over simple clothing. Collectors of modernist jewelry will appreciate the weight, scale, and mixed-metal design.