{"product_id":"sterling-silver-modernist-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver Modernist Necklace","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSterling Silver Modernist Lapis Lazuli Necklace\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p3\"\u003eA striking sterling silver Modernist necklace featuring a wonderfully sculptural asymmetric pendant set with three faceted lapis lazuli stones. The dramatic architectural form, combined with the intense blue of the lapis, gives this piece a distinctly mid-century studio-jewellery character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDate:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Circa 1960s–1970s \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStyle:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Modernist \/ Mid-Century\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Sterling silver\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eStone:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Lapis lazuli\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDesign:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Abstract asymmetric sculptural pendant\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSetting:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Three individually set faceted lapis lazuli stones\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNecklace:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Rigid silver collar\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eLength:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 40cm end to end \u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePendant Dimensions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 6 x 7cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFastening:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e Hook fastening\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMarks:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s2\"\u003e 925\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOrigin: Modernist\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eGreat vintage condition, with gentle signs of age and wear consistent with its period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe silver displays areas of natural patination and surface wear, while the lapis lazuli stones retain their wonderful deep blue colour. As a natural stone, variations and inclusions within the lapis are part of its individual character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003ePlease refer closely to the photographs, which form part of the description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHistory\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eModernist jewellery developed particularly strongly during the middle decades of the twentieth century, when independent jewellers increasingly rejected traditional, highly decorative forms in favour of abstraction, asymmetry and sculptural design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eRather than simply providing a setting for precious stones, Modernist designers treated the entire piece of jewellery as a miniature work of art. Silver was particularly popular with studio jewellers because its malleability allowed them to experiment with dramatic architectural forms and unusual textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eLapis lazuli, treasured since antiquity for its extraordinary ultramarine colour, was particularly effective when combined with silver. Here, three faceted lapis stones are incorporated directly into the flowing abstract composition rather than arranged in a conventional symmetrical setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p4\"\u003eThe result is a wonderfully individual piece that sits somewhere between jewellery and sculpture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeritage House Note\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p5\"\u003eA fabulous piece of Modernist design. We particularly love the contrast between the strong architectural silverwork and those three flashes of intense lapis blue. Bold without being overly elaborate, this is the sort of vintage necklace that can completely transform a very simple outfit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Heritage House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58999595565381,"sku":null,"price":185.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1077\/2139\/2453\/files\/IMG_3224.jpg?v=1787759786","url":"https:\/\/heritagehousecotswolds.com\/products\/sterling-silver-modernist-necklace","provider":"Heritage House Cotswolds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}