Vintage Latin American Statement Necklace Green Stone Alpaca Silver

Vintage Latin American Statement Necklace – Green Stone Alpaca Silver Wirework –

A striking vintage artisan statement necklace, handcrafted in intricate silver-tone wirework and set with four polished turquoise-green stone cabochons.

The elaborate openwork centre is finished with cascading metal pendants, silver-tone beads and natural bamboo tube drops, giving the necklace wonderful movement and a bold, sculptural appearance when worn.

The style and construction suggest Latin American origin, possibly Mexican or Peruvian. The metal is unmarked and is believed to be alpaca silver or a similar white-metal alloy rather than sterling silver. The stones have not been professionally tested but resemble chrysocolla or a turquoise-coloured composite stone.

A wonderfully individual piece of bohemian jewellery and an impressive focal-point necklace.

CONDITION

Good vintage condition with age-related tarnishing, surface wear and natural variation to the stones and bamboo elements. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they form part of the description.

Unmarked. Metal and stones are untested.

41 cm length approximately 10cm x 8 cm centre decoration.