Designer Shirley Lege Carpenter Sterling Silver & Amethyst Abstract Modernist Pendant Necklace Circa 1980's

Measurements: Pendant: 1.7"L x 1.1"W (4.32cm x 2.79cm)

Chain: 16"L (40.64cm)

Markings: SLC Sterling

Weight: 10.5g

Fantastic hand-forged modernist sterling silver pendant necklace by the iconic jewelry designer, Shirley Lege Carpenter of Dallas, Texas. Both the chain and pendant have been professionally cleaned and look phenomenal with no damage or wear of any kind. I true piece of mid 20th Century iconic jewelers, collector's piece.

Mannequin is a life-size torso representation

Shirley Lege Carpenter was an American modernist jewelry designer located in Dallas Texas and active from the 1940's through the 1980's. Featured in the iconic Walker Art Center Design Quarterly 45-46 along with Betty Cooke, Frances Holmes Boothby, Max, Chayat, Art Smith, Mary Renk, Ruth Roach, Ronald Hayes Pearson, to name a few.