Created by
Smith, Art, American, 1917 - 1982
Date
ca. 1968
Medium
sterling silver with carnelian
Dimensions
H x W x D: 4 1/2 × 5 × 3/4 in. (11.4 × 12.7 × 1.9 cm)
Description
This is the “Simplicity neckpiece” designed and created by jeweler Art Smith. The necklace is made of a sterling silver wire shaped as an open-ended torque necklace, or neck ring, with flattened ends. At the center of the neck ring, the necklace loops around a brownish-red polished sphere of cornelian gemstone. The necklace has one hallmark on the backside of neck ring’s left flattened end, Smith’s signature [Art Smith].
Classification
Decorative Arts, Craft, and Design
Jewelry and Adornment
Type
necklaces
Topic
Art
Craftsmanship
Fashion
Fashion design
Credit Line
Collection of the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture, Gift of Charles L. Russell
Object number
2023.12.26
Restrictions & Rights
© Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture
Proper usage is the responsibility of the user.
GUID
http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/fd591810622-59a8-459d-83bb-267760cbdf3e

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