{"product_id":"signed-john-w-kessler-sterling-silver-modernist-torque-and-pod-pendant-necklace-the-wearable-sculpture","title":"Signed John W. Kessler Sterling Silver Modernist Torque and Pod Pendant Necklace The Wearable Sculpture","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the kind of piece that stops people mid-sentence. A slim sterling silver torque collar — perfectly circular, hook and eye closure — with a brushed sphere bead at center front suspending a long marquise pod pendant on a fine woven chain. The pod itself is oxidized dark with raised sterling ribs running the length, pointed at both ends, substantial enough to command the neckline without overwhelming it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eClean, confident, sculptural. This is mid-century modernist studio silversmithing at its best — the kind of design philosophy that treats jewelry as wearable art rather than decoration. Signed John W. Kessler, 925 sterling throughout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt 14.56 grams this wears with real presence. The torque sits close to the neck, the pod drops just below the collarbone, and the whole composition has a meditative, considered quality that modern minimalist jewelry tries very hard to replicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Estate excellent. Natural oxidation on the pod is intentional and consistent. Torque holds its shape, hook and eye closure functions perfectly. Sterling woven chain intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: 925 sterling silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesign: Torque collar with brushed sphere bead and suspended marquise pod pendant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNecklace length: 16 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 14.56 grams\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHallmarks: 925, signed John W. Kessler\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEra: Vintage, mid-century modern\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStyle: Studio artisan, modernist, sculptural\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClosure: Hook and eye\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Polished torque, oxidized ribbed pod\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Estate excellent\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"GOTTROCKS","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50951706149170,"sku":"509517061491_304D","price":175.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/0595\/5890\/files\/IMG_2785.jpg?v=1772659786","url":"https:\/\/ladygottrocks.com\/products\/signed-john-w-kessler-sterling-silver-modernist-torque-and-pod-pendant-necklace-the-wearable-sculpture","provider":"GOTTROCKS","version":"1.0","type":"link"}