Tomato Server Lariat Necklace w/ Turquoise Magnezite Beads

This Tomato Server Lariat Necklace with Turquoise Magnazite and silverplate beads was the inspiration for the Spring 2024 Collection. I wanted to make something similar to a native American Squash Blossom necklace and this is the first piece in the collection.  The pendant is made from a large, slotted spoon shaped silverware piece - a tomato server. The necklace portion is comprised of 6mm turquoise magnesite sphere shaped beads as well as 6mm silverplate sphere beads topped with a delicate silverplate link chain. The lariat portion of the necklace is made from chain of 4 angular silvertone sphere beads.  Please note, this item is an actual HANDmade silverware creation, not a cast replica of a handmade silverware creation. All the beads have been handstrung in house..  Manufacturer: Unknown Pattern Name: Unknown Pattern Date: Unknown Size: 31" total length. Tomato server pendant ~2-7/8" x ~ 3-1/4"   For all our designs we choose wonderful vintage/antique silverplate cutlery. Once chosen, the pieces are modified and beautified by HAND; they are cut, drilled, filed and polished. We do not cast/mold any of our designs, they are all HANDmade, one-of-a-kind creations.  Condition: Please note, this is an antique item that was once used as a utensil. As a result, there may be some wear to the silver-plate, fine scratches or marks from use. But some wear gives the piece patina and personality. We do our best to disclose any condition issues of note.