Why it's worth it
Stepped gold architecture, turquoise or malachite crowning the peak.
The Edit
Two square-set malachite cabochons occupy offset bezels etched with radiating sun-ray incisions, the whole top face rising above a wide ribbed shank that builds in horizontal steps like a Mesoamerican pyramid. The double-headed format splits the face into two distinct planes, creating depth and shadow across the knuckle rather than sitting flat. Gold plating catches hard light on every ridge, while the banded green stone absorbs it.
The details
- Form
- Sculptural
- Motif
- Starburst
- Scale
- Statement
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