Tate silver pendant necklace

Neat in scale, this solid silver pendant necklace is a contemporary interpretation of an identity tag, designed exclusively for Tate by cult London jeweller Ferian.

Intended to be shared and worn by all genders, the rectangular pendant necklace is lost wax cast and hand polished to a mirror finish. The hallmarks have been thoughtfully positioned to compliment the scale of the piece, including our own especially created and registered official Tate hallmark. The Ferian Flags stamped on the reverse of the pendant read ‘England’ in British naval flag signal code, chosen to represent our commitment to British craft.

Suspended from a chunky handmade silver ring, the necklace is finished with an Italian belcher chain, fastened with a bolt clasp for security.

This exclusive, timeless, collection of Ferian for Tate jewellery is designed and made in London using the ancient technique of lost wax casting. The original artefact is cast in wax and its form replaced by molten sterling silver. After cooling, the piece is hand polished by one master craftsperson. The six hallmarks on the necklace authenticate makers, year, and metal fineness. These bespoke hallmarks, including Tate’s own, are applied by the London Assay Office in Hatton Garden who have authenticated noble metals for over 700 years. This means that from design to authentication, the whole necklace is made within 5 miles of Tate Modern.

Ferian was founded by designer Leonie Branston in 2017 and is operated from her North London garden studio and nearby workshop. Using an old English word that means to carry over water, Ferian jewellery is made by combining carefully chosen natural materials that remain timeless and grow more desirable as their character is expressed by generations of discerning ownership. The silver used for our Ferian for Tate collection is made from 80% recycled sources, and properly cared for, will last for several lifetimes.

Remove your jewellery when cleaning, bathing, sleeping and swimming. We recommend storing your jewellery in a box. Silver naturally oxidises adding character to your jewellery, however a gentle buff with silver polish and a soft cloth will restore the shine. Avoid collision with hard surfaces as this may cause dents and scratches.

• Dimensions Height 2.6 cm, Width 1.6 cm, Depth 0.2 cm, Chain length 50 cm, Hallmark size 0.25 cm. Weight 12.2g (excluding chain).
• Material Sterling silver