Boulder Ridge Sky and Ground Statement Pendant in Sterling Silver

This pendant is built as a layered composition of stone and structure, reflecting the shifting forms found along high ridge lines. Three distinct stones rise and settle within the design, creating depth, movement, and visual weight. The scale is deliberate, the composition is architectural, and the work stands as a one-of-a-kind collector pendant that will not be recreated.

Architectural Form & Scale

The structure is composed in tiers, with each stone positioned to create a natural sense of elevation and offset balance.

The base layer anchors the piece, while the secondary and upper elements rise with controlled spacing, forming a cascading arrangement across the vertical plane. Sterling silver ball accents are placed throughout, guiding the eye and reinforcing the flow between layers.

The pendant carries a strong yet fluid silhouette—substantial in presence, yet shaped to move naturally with the wearer.

Stone Composition & Visual Impact

Three stones define the composition, each chosen for contrast and tonal range.

An oval tiger eye forms the grounded base, its warm bands establishing depth and stability. Offset along the lower layer, a rectangular larimar introduces a cool, ocean-toned contrast drawn from Caribbean origin. Above both, a raindrop-shaped ocean jasper cabochon rises as the highest point, carrying blue and brown inclusions that unify the palette.

The arrangement creates a visual progression—earth to water to sky—expressed through color, placement, and elevation.

Forging Discipline

This pendant is built through deliberate bench work using traditional silversmithing tools.

Each bezel is individually formed to its stone, then positioned within the layered structure to achieve balance and cohesion. The spacing between elements requires precise control, ensuring stability while preserving the intended movement of the design.

Sterling silver ball accents are integrated throughout the composition, adding both structural reinforcement and visual rhythm. The final oxidized finish deepens contrast and defines each level of the work.

Specifications

• Material: Solid sterling silver
• Stone Details: Tiger eye (oval, scalloped bezel), larimar (rectangular, straight bezel), ocean jasper (raindrop cabochon, straight bezel)
• Fit/Size: Statement pendant; exact measurement available upon request
• Finish: Oxidized with hand-refined highlights
• Origin: Hand-forged in the Adirondack Mountains, USA
• Method: Traditional silversmithing, layered bench-built construction

Collector Statement

This piece represents a defining expression of the Boulder Ridge series—layered, grounded, and built with elevation in mind.

The combination of three distinct stones, each placed with intention, creates a pendant with both visual and structural depth. Its scale and composition position it firmly within collector-level Adirondack artisan jewelry.

A one-of-a-kind statement pendant, held within a limited body of work and built to endure as part of a serious collection.

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