Earl Pardon, Necklace #1057, 1988, sterling silver, 14k gold, ebony, ivory, enamel, mother of pearl, ruby, garnet, blue topaz, rhodolite, amethyst, and spinel, 17 1⁄4 x 1 1⁄8 x 1⁄8 in. (43.8 x 2.9 x .3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance and museum purchase through the Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program, 1991.136
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Artwork Details
- Title
- Necklace #1057
- Artist
- Date
- 1988
- Location
- Not on view
- Dimensions
- 17 1⁄4 x 1 1⁄8 x 1⁄8 in. (43.8 x 2.9 x .3 cm.)
- Credit Line
- Gift of the James Renwick Alliance and museum purchase through the Smithsonian Institution Collections Acquisition Program
- Mediums Description
- sterling silver, 14k gold, ebony, ivory, enamel, mother of pearl, ruby, garnet, blue topaz, rhodolite, amethyst, and spinel
- Classifications
- Object Number
- 1991.136
Artwork Description
Earl Pardon often incorporated iridescent mother-of-pearl into his abstract mosaics of gold, silver, enamel, and colored gemstones on sterling silver plaques. Concerned with the way a piece fits the body, Pardon ensured that the necklace’s parts were hinged for adjustability and freedom of movement.