Vintage Gemstone Sputnik Pendant of 18k Gold

In 1957, the Soviet Union launched the Sputnik satellite into space, and designers found inspiration in the satellite craze.

This "Sputnik" pendant dates to the 1960s. It's 18k gold and studded with colorful gemstones in crimped collets.

The piece measures 1.4 inches from the top of the jump ring to bottom by 1.15 inches wide, and it weighs 17.12 grams. It is in great condition; however, there is some surface wear to one of the cat's eye quartz stones (visible under magnification).

Materials: 18k gold, Gesmstones.