Broken Sterling Silver Pendant NecklaceMetallurgy verging on alchemy. A square of sterling silver is rapidly heated then cooled and hammered, shattering the metal into unique shapes as the crystalline structure re forms, creating the uniquely "broken" texture of this pendant. No two pendants will ever be alike since the metal shatters differently every time. The maker is a trained metalsmith who has studied blacksmithing. This classic metalworking technique is rarely encountered in jewelry