Blunt Force Drama Necklace

If you prefer your sentimentality served with a distinct lack of subtlety, this was made for you.

I created this piece by cannibalising two vintage necklaces that were doing absolute nothing on their own. The elongated heart pendant had completely lost its cheap silver plating, so I stripped it right back down to its raw, hammered copper base—leaving a gorgeous, bruised mix of silver tones and warm copper that looks far more intentional than its previous life. I paired it with bright, tumbled turquoise pieces salvaged from the second necklace and hung the whole lot from a heavy, chunky 40cm stainless steel chain.

It’s got a solid, industrial weight to it, a sharp dagger-like taper, and zero interest in being delicate.

The Details:

• Materials: Stripped vintage copper heart, upcycled vintage turquoise beads, stainless steel

• Chain Length: 40cm chunky stainless steel chain

• Pendant: Reworked vintage hammered copper & silver-tone drop

• Style: Reworked Vintage Mixed-Metal Statement Necklace

• Handcrafted: Stripped, repurposed, and assembled in Ireland