Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970's sterling vermeil necklace with high domed aventurine cabochon pendant. Piece was made by Eleanor Caldwell, a studio silversmith and one of the founding members of the Society of North American Goldsmiths (SNAG). Necklace has a 16.5" total wearable neck length. Pendant portion measures 3.25" wide by 2" long. Signed with the artists insignia, SNAG, Sterling. In very good vintage condition with light wear on the front of the pendant and some staining on the back.
The following was taken from the SNAG website with thanks:
In November 1968, Philip Morton held a meeting in Chicago, attended by Robert Ebendorf, Phillip Fike, Hero Kielman, Brent Kington...
Category
Vintage 1970s American Artisan Drop Necklaces
MaterialsAventurine, Vermeil, Sterling Silver