Stanley Lechtzin expanded the vocabulary of metalsmithing by introducing electroforming, a technique associated with industrial manufacturing. A founding member of the Society of North American Goldsmiths and an influential teacher, Lechtzin was also an early proponent of computer-aided design (CAD). He spearheaded research in the use of CAD and rapid prototyping, pushing the boundaries of technology to make jewelry and objects that exist at the crossroads of science, industry, and art. Lechtzin’s interest in innovation is balanced by a deep appreciation for historical jewelry. The ancient torque style is a form of jewelry that Lechtzin has used since 1966. It references the solid or twisted necklaces and armbands made by various cultures across the ancient world, such as the Celts and Gauls. In the late 1960s, he was attracted to plastics for their rich colors and marvelous transparency. To create this neckpiece, Lechtzin shaped acrylic resin using silicone molds and electroformed silver on carved Styrofoam. The result blends the gleam of silver with lush green-colored plastic in sculptural forms that are visually weighty yet physically light.