Necklace

Harold O'Connor, Necklace, 1998, silver and spectrolite, 21 1⁄4 x 2 x 1⁄2 in. (54.0 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm.), Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.4

Artwork Details

Title
Necklace
Artist
Date
1998
Location
Not on view
Dimensions
21 1⁄4 x 2 x 1⁄2 in. (54.0 x 5.1 x 1.3 cm.)
Credit Line
Gift of Mobilia Gallery
Mediums
Mediums Description
silver and spectrolite
Classifications
Object Number
1998.111.4
Linked Open Data
https://edan.si.edu/saam/id/object/1998.111.4

Artwork Description

Harold O’Connor first encountered the brilliant, iridescent Spectrolite (also referred to as labradorite) while he was a student in Finland. His challenge was twofold: to find an appropriate cut to preserve the mineral’s unique color and create a setting to hold the oddly shaped stone.

Works by this artist (6 items)

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Harold O'Connor, Ring, 1998, silver, 18k gold, granulation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.2
Ring
Artist
Date1998
silver, 18k gold, granulation
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1993, fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of the James Renwick Alliance, 1994.19.6
Brooch
Artist
Date1993
fabricated and reticulated sterling silver and 18k gold with 18k gold granulation, and spectrolite
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Timeless Watch: Neighborhood Watch, 1992, 18k gold, titanium and leather, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Martha and Pat Connell, 1998.146
Timeless Watch: Neighborhood Watch
Artist
Date1992
18k gold, titanium and leather
Not on view
Harold O'Connor, Brooch, 1998, silver, 18k gold, river rock, granulation, Smithsonian American Art Museum, Gift of Mobilia Gallery, 1998.111.3
Brooch
Artist
Date1998
silver, 18k gold, river rock, granulation
Not on view