About this piece: Rūd Rides - Original Etched Copper Mounted on Sterling Silver '58 Chevy Impala Rear

This piece is a true one-of-a-kind. I only made 6 styles, and only one of each. These are hand-drawn on copper and then acid etched to form a relief. They were then soldered to a solid sterling silver backplate with a lovely tire-tread pattern. The rolo chain is hand finished, with copper accent connectors. The taillights are high quality carnelian. The pendant measures approximately 1.75" x 1.35".

Current length is adjustable from 22" to 24". The silver and copper have both been oxidized (blackened ) to bring out the beauty of the design.

A tag with the Rūd logo and .925 (sterling) hallmark graces the back of the necklace. Our logo and hallmark also whimsically appear on the reverse of the pendant. This is a breathtaking necklace that will be treasured by its owner. An amazing and original gift for hotrod fans, Chevrolet Impala (1958) fans, lovers of pinup style, and just all things completely unique. Make your gift the one they remember forever!

About the Artist:

I'm Bonnie Swensrud, and my family and I proudly design, forge, and finish every item you see in this shop. I've been a silversmith for 23 years, and this business is the heart of our family. Most of our work is in soft metals like fine and sterling silver, copper, brass, bronze, and gold. We love to include natural stones and minerals, adding to the meaning and energy of our pieces. Our small shop is in the Pacific Northwest, in the shadow of the beautiful Mt. Rainier. Our work is inspired by beautiful thick green forests, abundant marine life, teeming lakes and ponds, the smell of rain, ancient petrified wood and agates, the profound experiences of everyday life, and the bounding laughter of our five children.

Each of our collections has a special story. Every member of our family is involved in our process - from the choosing of the stones from all over the world, to the design ideas, to the strength and architecture of the pieces. Every single item in our collections is one-of-a-kind - from the hand-sawing of the silver, to the rare and beautiful stones, to the hand-pressed dies made from antique hubs, the soldering of the accents, and finally to our quality mark.

When you purchase our art, you are not just obtaining a beautiful, handcrafted item - you are also receiving a piece of our story. Our heart, our energy, our effort and our family all come bundled in every piece we make. We hope you love it.

About Our Work:

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All of our work is one of a kind, hand forged, and will be rustic and unique. Not every part of it will be even, there will be evidence of the work that went into the piece. Our detailed photos show our work from every angle. Our pieces feature our name and hallmark, and are made to be sturdy and worn. That said, if you should have any issues, please contact us with questions. We do not accept returns or exchanges, but will be happy to work with you on resolution of any issues.