Condition: Pre-owned (handmade, original patina preserved)
Metal: 925 Sterling Silver (tested)
Main Stone: Genuine Pearl
Artisan: Jane Samples
Location Made: Fern Creek, Kentucky, USA
Style: Modernist / Brutalist / Artisan
Shape: Abstract Freeform
Measurements: Approx. 1.5" tall x 1" wide
Signed: Unsigned (maker known and verified)
Chain Included: No
This one-of-a-kind handmade pendant is a rare collectible from Jane Samples, a talented artisan from Fern Creek, Kentucky known for her bold, organic silver work.
Key features:
Solid sterling silver (925), hand-shaped with rich texture and raw edge
Genuine pearl set in an abstract freeform basin
Exceptional craftsmanship with visible toolwork and hammer marks
Measures approximately 1.5" long x 1" wide
Perfect for collectors of Brutalist, modernist, or Appalachian folk-inspired jewelry
This piece beautifully blends natural elegance with industrial edge, making it a meaningful gift or an heirloom-quality addition to your jewelry collection.
Photos show the actual pendant — all handmade, all original.
Q: Is this pendant signed by the artist?
A: No signature is visible, but the piece was handmade by Jane Samples of Fern Creek, KY, a known regional artisan.
Q: What kind of pearl is used?
A: The piece includes a genuine cultured pearl, with a soft natural luster.
Q: Can I wear this on a chain immediately?
A: Yes — the pendant includes a sturdy bail that will fit most chains. Chain not included.
Q: Is this solid sterling silver?
A: Yes, the pendant has been tested and confirmed to be solid 925 sterling silver.