ALTAR – Blackened Silver Cross Pendant | 28×13 mm, 7.5 g | Optional Blackened Silver Chain | Handmade Brutalist Jewelry

In the old mountain beliefs, people wore a simple, heavy, dark cross to protect their homes from winter creatures.
ALTAR is inspired by that tradition: a blackened .925 silver cross plaque, designed to look deliberately brutal and archaic.

The piece measures 28 mm × 13 mm and weighs 7.5 g, giving it a solid presence despite its minimal shape.
Its edges are slightly irregular and textured, as if carved from ancient metal.
Every relief and shadow is sculpted and patinated by hand in your workshop.

ALTAR can be delivered with a blackened sterling silver chain, creating a dark, cohesive ensemble in the spirit of the Krampus collection.

No two pieces are identical: each ALTAR carries its own patina, its own history.

🖤 About Blackened Silver (important)

The darkened finish is not paint.
It is a handcrafted surface treatment applied to solid sterling silver, creating a deep patina within the texture and recesses.

Over time — through friction, daily movement, and small impacts —
the silver will naturally reappear on the raised areas.

This evolution is natural, intentional, and gives the piece a living character:

Your ALTAR will age like a true relic.

A care guide is included with every pendant, teaching you how to re-darken your jewelry easily if you wish to restore a deep black tone.

⚒️ Technical Specifications

Material: Solid Sterling Silver (.925)

Finish: Blackened silver (hand-applied, evolving patina)

Dimensions: ~28 mm × 13 mm

Weight: ~7.5 g

Chain: Optional blackened sterling silver chain

Surface: Dark patina + natural wear

Craftsmanship: Fully handmade, each cross is unique

Style: Brutalist, ritual, gothic

Symbolism: Protection, dark faith, talisman

🧿 Included in the Package

ALTAR pendant

Blackened silver care guide

Le Baron Samedi gift box

(+ Blackened silver chain if selected)

🔥 Artisan Signature (Maison Escalas)

Each piece of jewelry is entirely handmade in my workshop.
Variations in texture, patina, and relief are marks of the artisan’s gesture —
the proof of authenticity — and what makes every ALTAR truly unique.

If you would like a different size, a variation, or a custom project, feel free to contact me:
I will be happy to create something just for you.

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