Antonio Pineda Necklace with Obsidian Granulation or simply a fantastical object

or simply a fantastical object that came from the imagination of its creator

this ring was produced in a limited edition of only 100 pieces

Made of gilt silver (aka vermeil) it mostly has a high polish

the Newark Museum

so I was able to have my bench jeweler reassemble it

Antonio Pineda Necklace with Obsidian Granulation or simply a fantastical objectThis spectacular necklace by Antonio Pineda features crossed arcs with obsidian drops suspended from the intersections. The obsidian (volcanic glass) is unbacked and has a subtle golden glow. Both the arched segments and the obsidian drops are hinged, allowing the necklace to conform to your neck. Antonio Pineda (1919 2009) was one of the modernist masters of Mexican jewelry. Pineda began his career working for William Spratling and opened his own