050 — THE DRAGON GATE

A damaged vintage belt buckle has been transformed into a dramatic architectural pendant. Four silver-painted dragons face one another across an ornate openwork field finished in distressed gold Rub ’n Buff. A decorative central bar and long silver-tone chain tassel complete the substantial mixed-metal design.

DETAILS

• Repurposed vintage belt buckle
• Ornate openwork metal
• Four raised dragon figures
• Distressed gold Rub ’n Buff finish
• Silver-painted dragons
• Decorative mixed-metal center bar
• Long silver-tone chain tassel
• Textured gold-tone curb chain
• Vintage spring-ring clasp
• Handmade, one-of-a-kind Green Couture Relic

MEASUREMENTS

• Chain: approximately 24 inches
• Belt-buckle centerpiece: approximately 5 inches wide
• Complete centerpiece and tassel drop: approximately 5 inches

CONDITION

One-of-a-kind handmade necklace created from a heavily worn vintage belt buckle and repurposed components. Distressing, patina, surface wear, and irregularities from the original buckle have been intentionally preserved as part of the transformation.

This one belongs in Green Couture Relics, but not the Museum Frame Collection.