Lepidolite Pendant in Hand-Forged Sterling Silver

Forged by hand in solid sterling silver, this pendant features a natural lepidolite cabochon framed within a balanced, bench-built setting. Constructed in our Adirondack jewelry studio using traditional silversmithing tools, each element is shaped, set, and refined at the bench with disciplined metalwork.

The stone’s natural lavender tones and subtle shimmer are complemented by sculptural silver detailing, creating hand-forged sterling silver jewelry with heirloom quality silver structure.

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Form & Proportion

Measuring approximately 1.25 inches in length, the pendant offers a compact, balanced presence suitable for everyday wear while maintaining strong visual character.

A bead accent introduces dimension near the crown, while textured wire wraps along the lower edge of the backplate, adding depth and visual movement. These details frame the lepidolite without overwhelming the natural character of the stone.

The overall silhouette remains clean and structured, allowing the color and texture of the cabochon to remain central.

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Materials & Method

The lepidolite cabochon is individually selected for its soft lavender tones and natural mica shimmer. It is secured within a hand-built sterling silver bezel, formed and refined through traditional bench techniques.

Textured wire detailing is forged and applied to the lower portion of the backplate, introducing subtle contrast and reinforcing the pendant’s sculptural composition. A bead accent is integrated into the design to provide additional balance and visual rhythm.

Every component is constructed in solid sterling silver and hand-finished in our Adirondack jewelry studio.

Our process emphasizes:

• Hand-forged sterling silver jewelry

• Individually formed bezel setting

• Textured wire backplate detailing

• Sculptural bead accent

• Heirloom quality silver durability

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Built Details

• Solid sterling silver

• Natural lepidolite cabochon

• Bead accent detail

• Textured wire wrapping along lower backplate

• One-of-a-kind pendant

• Measures approximately 1.25 inches in length

• Built in our Adirondack jewelry studio

• Pendant only (chain sold separately)

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Collector Context

This lepidolite pendant is a single studio release. The stone’s color pattern and the forged detailing are unique to this piece and will not be recreated.

Built once at the bench and released in limited quantity, it stands as a distinct work within our studio archive.

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