ANNA JOHNSON | SKULL OPALESCENT RUBIES NECKLACE | STERLING SILVER

ANNA JOHNSON | SKULL OPALESCENT RUBIES NECKLACE | STERLING SILVER

This extraordinary pendant necklace from Anna Johnson is a breathtaking work of wearable art that transcends the boundaries of fine jewelry and sculptural expression. A rat skull, zeolite crystal, opalescent rubies, depletion gilded silver, and cast garlic chive flowers converge in a single, deeply intentional composition that honors the holistic beauty of life cycles, intra-nature relationships, and the profound connectivity between the human and natural worlds. Each material is chosen with unwavering purpose — found organic elements elevated alongside precious and semi-precious stones in a composition that challenges cultural ideas of value, celebrates the extraordinary in the overlooked, and affirms the irreplaceable worth of the natural world in all its forms. The generously proportioned 1-3/4" wide by 2" high pendant hangs on an adjustable 19" to 21" chain, offering a commanding yet thoroughly wearable presence that feels as powerful as the intention behind it. A nationally exhibited and critically recognized work by Asheville-based studio jeweler Anna Johnson, whose BFA in Metalsmithing and Jewelry Design from Appalachian State University informs every deeply considered detail of her extraordinary practice. A truly once-in-a-lifetime collector's piece for the most discerning wearable art connoisseur.

Composition: Rat Skull | Zeolite | Opalescent Rubies | Depletion Gilded Silver | Cast Garlic Chive Flowers
Pendant Dimensions: 1-3/4" W x 2" H
Chain Length: 19" – 21" Adjustable
Origin: Handmade in Asheville, North Carolina