Necklace

Gerald M. Stinn, Necklace, 1975, sterling silver, ebony, cocobolo, vermillion, and cord, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.164
Copied Gerald M. Stinn, Necklace, 1975, sterling silver, ebony, cocobolo, vermillion, and cord, length: 27 12 in. (70.0 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Museum purchase, 1975.164

Artwork Details

Title
Necklace
Date
1975
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
length: 27 12 in. (70.0 cm.)
Credit Line
Museum purchase
Mediums Description
sterling silver, ebony, cocobolo, vermillion, and cord
Classifications
Object Number
1975.164

Artwork Description

In this necklace, Gerald Stinn challenges traditional ideas of what jewelry “should” be. He used polished wood in place of gemstones, and alternated the ebony and silver beads to emphasize the beauty of each. The geometric symmetry and simple construction of this piece show Stinn’s desire to make his jewelry visually pleasing and comfortable to wear.