Mid-Century Modernist Hammered Metal Torque Necklace

This item is a minimalist torque-style necklace featuring a rigid, circular neck wire and a central decorative pendant. The necklace consists of a slender, flexible metal band likely composed of silver-toned metal, possibly sterling silver or pewter, measuring approximately 14-16 inches in circumference. The band terminates in a simple hook-and-eye or loop closure at the back, which appears hand-wrought rather than mass-produced. The focal point is a semi-circular or 'half-moon' shaped pendant that has been folded over the wire. This pendant exhibits a distinct hammered texture across its surface, reflecting light in an irregular, artisanal pattern characteristic of modernist studio jewelry. The color of the metal is a dull, tarnished silver, indicating a significant age-related patina and the presence of oxidation, which suggests it has not been polished recently. There are no visible maker's marks or hallmarks on the front surface; however, the construction style is consistent with mid-20th-century (c. 1950s-1970s) Brutalist or Modernist design movements. The overall condition shows signs of moderate wear, including minor surface scratches and deep tarnishing in the recessed areas of the hammered texture. The craftsmanship is of a studio-quality nature, emphasizing raw form and texture over high-polish industrial finishing.