Hand Forged by Alberta Vita Sterling Silver Abstract Mod Brutalist XL Statement Pendant Necklace Circa 1990s

Measurements: Necklace w/o pendant: 12"L (30.48cm)

Necklace Inner Circumference: 23"R (58.42cm) Measurements exclude the bottom U-shaped section.

Pendant: 2.9"L x 1.1"W x .5"Thick (7.37cm x 2.79cm x 1.27cm                                          

Markings: Hand Signed: 925 Vita Vita Sterling

Weight: 66.2g

A definite conversation starter sterling silver abstract brutalist style necklace. This hefty necklace features an all hand forged construction 4 long bar links that lead down to a extra long partial torque style end. The bottom of the necklace is adorned with 3D sterling orbs that have been slightly oxidized and textured around them for a very cool effect. Hanging from the necklace is a large and substantial solid sterling silver 3D abstract pendant. Overall the necklace and pendant are in excellent condition with no damage of any kind. Both pieces hand signed by the artist Vita. Stunning statement piece.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Alberta Vita
Contemporary Jewelry Designer

“… the stones, no longer set, but free to move. Free to reflect their light, creating movement and emotions. Not a jewel for its own sake, but a jewel in constant change.

Alberta Vita, born in Italy, received a masters in Art at the Selvatico Art Institute in Padova, Italy in the specialization on Metal Arts & Goldsmithing. Since 1994 she own and manage the Contemporary Jewelry Design Studio VITA STUDIO, which hosts and promotes jewelry craftmanship and research.
She hosted numerous public and private exhibitions and fairs in Italy, and in the most prestigious Museums and Art Galleries all other the world, such as:
• MOMA, New York, NY
• BINI, Sidney, Australia
• MdG Jewelry Museum, Padova, Italy

Philosophy

At the base of Alberta Vita research stands the great teaching of masters of goldsmith such as: Mario Pinton, (goldsmith & dean of the L.A. Selvatico), Francesco Pavan, and Giampaolo Babetto, famous all over the world for their art, their work, and for their contribution to the changes and the growth of contemporary jewelry as jewelry of research.