{"product_id":"vintage-1960s-sterling-silver-agate-statement-necklace-modernist-agate-pendant-necklace","title":"Vintage 1960s Sterling Silver Agate Statement Necklace, Modernist Agate Pendant Necklace","description":"There is a bold confidence to mid century jewelry that feels entirely its own, a belief that beauty could be sculptural, architectural, and quietly dramatic all at once. This striking necklace captures that spirit perfectly. The large polished agate panel glows with smoky bands of soft gray, warm caramel, and translucent honey tones, each layer formed naturally over millennia and revealed like a landscape inside the stone itself. Floating near the top is a silver sunburst motif that transforms the pendant from simple geology into wearable modernist art. It feels simultaneously earthy and futuristic, exactly the sort of piece one imagines worn with oversized sunglasses, sharp tailoring, and complete self assurance.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHandcrafted in sterling silver during the 1970s, this vintage modernist agate necklace measures 16.5 inches in wearable length. The substantial agate pendant measures 68 millimeters north to south and 41 millimeters across, and the necklace weighs an impressive 40.56 grams. The reverse is hallmarked “925” and “TJC.” The agate displays beautiful natural banding in shades of gray, brown, amber, and cream, all framed in sterling silver with a striking dimensional sunburst motif near the top of the stone. The tubular silver link necklace complements the geometric design beautifully, creating a classic example of mid century modernist jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSome jewelry announces itself the moment it enters a room. This piece is bold, artistic, and unapologetically sculptural, the kind of necklace that becomes the center of an entire look the moment it is fastened around the neck. A wonderful statement necklace for lovers of modernist design, natural gemstones, and vintage silver jewelry.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI offer free layaway on most items purchased for full retail price, please inquire if you are interested in setting up a layaway. We ship when payment is complete and items purchased or payments made on layaway are eligible for store credit only.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI always want you to be happy with every aspect of your purchase. If you are not completely satisfied for any reason simply let me know and we'll work together to get the item returned for a full refund. I guarantee that my pictures and descriptions are as accurate as possible. My goal is to exceed your best expectations.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eItem id: NE0925928V","brand":"Victoria Sterling Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48319001329918,"sku":"NE0925928V","price":440.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0468\/8377\/files\/Vintage_1960s_Sterling_Silver_Agate_Statement_Necklace_Modernist_close_up.jpg?v=1780712293","url":"https:\/\/www.victoriasterlingjewelry.com\/products\/vintage-1960s-sterling-silver-agate-statement-necklace-modernist-agate-pendant-necklace","provider":"Victoria Sterling","version":"1.0","type":"link"}