Cross in a Heart Hand-Forged Sterling Silver Pendant

This one-of-a-kind pendant is hand-formed in sterling silver in our Adirondack jewelry studio, shaped at the bench using traditional silversmithing tools. A sculpted heart forms the foundation, with a cross integrated directly into the design—its structure defined through the shaping of the metal itself. At each end of the cross, smaller heart forms are worked into the surface, creating a layered and intentional composition. This is hand-forged sterling silver jewelry with depth, meaning, and enduring presence.

Form & Proportion

The pendant carries a compact, sculptural form, measuring just over 1.25 inches in length. The heart shape is balanced and grounded, while the cross moves across the surface with a subtle, dimensional line. The proportions are intentional—substantial enough to hold presence while remaining wearable in scale.

Materials & Method

Forged from solid sterling silver, the pendant is shaped through controlled handwork, allowing the design to emerge directly from the metal. The cross is not applied, but formed within the structure, with heart details shaping each endpoint. The surface is refined to highlight the dimensional qualities of the form, resulting in heirloom quality silver built for durability and long-term wear.

Built Details

• Solid sterling silver
• Hand-forged and bench-built
• Sculpted heart form
• Integrated cross design formed within the metal
• Heart details at each end of the cross
• Dimensional, hand-shaped surface
• Measures just over 1.25 inches
• One-of-a-kind pendant

Collector Context

This pendant is a singular studio piece, shaped once and not repeated. Its integrated symbolism and sculptural form place it within a limited body of work from the Adirondack jewelry studio, created for collectors who value meaning, structure, and enduring silver.

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