Bidspirit auction | Chris Bales Modernist Sterling Silver

Chris Bales Modernist Sterling Silver and Amazonite Pendant - This modernist sterling silver pendant is a work by the jeweler Chris Bales. The design features three concentric, nested oval frames. The two larger outer frames have a decorative hammered finish, while the innermost frame serves as a bezel setting for a central gemstone. The focal point is a single large, oval cabochon of amazonite, displaying a light blue-green color with characteristic white mottling. The frames are joined at the top and attached to a tapered, polished bail. The reverse of the pendant is stamped with the maker mark CHRIS BALES and the metal purity mark STERLING. Length: 1 5/8 inches (including bail) Width: 1 3/8 inches.