Betony Vernon "Wing Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Material: 18 Karat Gold Hall marks: BV-750 + productor mark Size: 6 3/4 (right hand / left hand
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Tassel Cocktail Earrings" Earrings Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: numbered and signed BV-925 + production hallmark Earring Size: unique, 12.6
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Tassel Chain" Necklace Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
various sizes of rolo' chains in Sterling Silver 925. The timeless BV signature jewel is a remarkable
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker with Shaft Ring" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Ring Pendant can be linked together with any jewel of the BV O-Ring collection. Betony Vernon "O-Ring
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Wing Rings Set" Rings 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Material: 18 Karat Gold Hall marks: BV-750 + productor mark Size: 6 3/4 (right hand / left hand) Weight
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Venus Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
measurements for the perfect fit. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: numbered and signed BV-925
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Medium Necklace" has a double hook on each side of the chain, that serves to put all sorts of BV
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Mini" Necklace Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
"O'Ring Choker Medium" serves to put all of the BV attachments and pendents with hooks at hands reach
Silver, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "17 Pearls Parure" Necklace Bracelet Ring 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
BV signature ensemble. Betony Vernon "String of Pearls Massage Ring" Material: 18 Karat Gold and
Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Three Rows Bracelet" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Three Rows Bracelet" was originally designed by Betony Vernon in 1996. Now a timeless BV
Sterling Silver, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Necklace" Necklace Sterling 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
own or in combination with BV "Double Sphere Massage Ring" and the "Double Sphere Bracelet". Remove
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Wrist Cuff Large" Bracelet Sterling 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
925 Hall marks: BV-925 Size: Medium, ø int diameter 18.5cm, height 3cm Handcrafted in Italy, all BV
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
literally at hand’s reach and ready for action. Material: 18 Karat Gold and Diamond Hall marks: BV-750 Size
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
for action. Material: 18 Karat Gold Hall marks: BV-750 Size: medium, internal circumference : 18,5cm
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" Sterling Silver 925 Ruby in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
manufactured in 1997. The "O-Ring Earrings" series are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Large Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Large Ring" ring is part of a timeless signature BV Sado-Chic series
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Wings Collier" Sterling 925 One-of-a-Kind Necklace in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + production hallmark Size: unique size, 47 cm length
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Three Mechanisms" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
" Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 Bracelet Size: height 2cm standard sizes: SMALL
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
marks: BV-750 Edition: 2/2017 Size: 5.5 / 6 Handcrafted in Italy, all BV materials are cruelty free
18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Spikes Choker" Sterling Silver 925 and Rubies in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Silver 925 and Rubies Hall marks: BV-925 Edition: 1/1996 Size: Medium, necklace circumference 34.5cm
Ruby, Sterling Silver
$7,176 / set
L 29.53 in
"Ostrich Feather Tickler with O'Ring Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon in 1996 and continues to seduce BV collectors today. Fabricated using multiple lost wax
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Love Lock Necklace" Man Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
as well as for women (sizing made to measure). The Love Lock is a BV statement piece that can be
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Pendant" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + producer mark Size: rolo-chain length adjustable
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
sorts of BV Attachments and Pendants close to your heart, at hand’s reach and ready for action
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "String of Pearls Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925 - In Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
middle finger. Material: Sterling Silver and Seven Natural White Pearls Hall marks: BV-925 Edition
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker" Medium Necklace 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
"O'Ring Choker " serves to put all of the BV attachments and pendents with hooks at hands reach. This
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Betony Vernon "Marabou Pleasure Puff Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Hall marks: BV-925 Color: White feather puff Size: 6.5 Handcrafted in Italy, all BV materials are
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Medium Ring" Sterling Silver 925 18K Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
(13g) and 18-Karat Gold O-ring (2g) Hall marks: BV-925 Edition: unique piece Size: 7 Handcrafted in
Gold, 18k Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver
$8,372 / set
L 29.53 in
"Ostrich Feather Tickler w O'Ring Choker" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Vernon in 1996 and continues to seduce BV collectors today. Fabricated using multiple lost wax elements
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
marks: BV-925 Handcrafted in Italy, all BV materials are cruelty-free
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Essence Ring" Sterling Silver 925 with Funnel and Gold Cap
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
. Material: Sterling Silver 925 and 18 Karat Gold Diameter: 18 Karat sphere cap 8 mm Hall marks: BV-925
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
five natural sea pearls Hall marks: BV-750 Size: Medium, necklace circumference 34.5cm, height 1.7cm
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
natural sea pearls Hall marks: BV-750 Size: Medium, internal circumference 18.5 cm, height 1.7cm
Pearl, Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Silver 925 and five natural sea pearls Hall marks: BV-925 Size: Medium, necklace circumference 34.5cm
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Race Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + productor mark Size: one size fits it all, the seven rings have
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pod Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
boundaries. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hallmark: BV-925 Handcrafted in Italy, all BV materials are
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Chain Bracelet" Sterling 925 Bracelet in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Paradise Collection" for a total look. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + producer mark
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timeless signature BV Sado
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Silver 925 and five natural sea pearls Hall marks: BV-925 Edition: 1 Size: Medium, internal
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pleasure Puff Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
feathers Hall marks: BV-925 Color: Pink feather puff Size: Small (internal circumference 16cm), size can be
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Chain Necklace" Sterling 925 Necklace in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Paradise Collection" for a total look. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + producer mark
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Medium Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Hall marks: numbered and signed BV-925 + production hallmark Special limited Edition: 1/21/2021 Extra
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Cufflinks" Cufflinks Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
other jewel from the "Tokens of Paradise Collection". Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Seven Sphere Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925, 18k Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
delicate skins. Material: Sterling Silver and 18 Karat Gold spheres Hall marks: BV-750 Size: 8 (middle
18k Gold, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Three Button Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
of BV collectors. Hand-crafted in Sterling Silver 925 sheet metal with three riveted buttons, one of
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Small Sterling Silver 925, Ruby, Pearls in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
marks: BV-925 + producer mark Handcrafted in Italy, all BV materials are cruelty-free
Pearl, Ruby, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O Ring Piercing Kit" Necklace 18K Gold Pavée Diamond
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
elements Hall marks: BV-725 Date designed: 1992 Edition: 1/2022 Size: height : 1cm. Circumference : made to
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Tassel Cocktail Long Earrings" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
styling piece that invites to play. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: numbered and signed BV-925
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Large" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
: numbered and signed BV-750 + production hallmark Special limited Edition: 1/21/2021 Size: made to measure
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Mini" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
and ring mechanism on the "O-Ring Choker Mini" serves to put all of the BV attachments and pendents
18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Navel Piercing" Piercing 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
: Handcrafted in lost wax elements Hall marks: BV-725 Date of fabrication: 2017 Size: unique, O-ring diameter
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Wrist Cuff Large Set" Bracelet Pair with link Sterling 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
set provides when attached together with the sterling silver BV "Bond Link." Beyond the boudoir, you
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Massage Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
tips. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 + productor mark Size: 7 1/2 Handcrafted in
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Sleeping Ring" Small 18K Gold, Ruby and Pearls
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
marks: BV-925 + producer mark Size: made to order. Production lead time: 5-8 weeks Handcrafted in
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Ostrich Feather Puff" Black Ring Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Boudoir Bible. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Hall marks: BV-925 Made to measure Colors: Black
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Three Sphere Massage Ring" Ring Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
marks: numbered and signed BV-925 + production hallmark Special limited Edition: 1/21/2021 Size: Middle
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Ostrich Feather Puff" Green Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Boudoir Bible. Material: Sterling Silver 925 Color: Green feathers Hall marks: BV-925 Size: 6.5
Sterling Silver
The paradigm shift took place over lunch in Florence, Italy, circa 1992. Betony Vernon, a striking flame-haired jewelry designer, was showing off her most recent creation: the 18-karat-gold O-ring, designed with a nod to a bondage collar, with a smaller ring affixed to its front.
Playfully, Vernon's partner put his pinky through the smaller ring as she donned the larger one. Then, the unexpected happened. “There was an electric impulse running through this piece,” she recalls. “We both felt it.” The feeling changed her life. “That was the moment I knew that jewelry can provide sensation and reinforce an intimate bond.”
Enabling others to experience electric moments like that — to “bring luxury, fantasy and sensual possibilities to the fine-jewelry world” — has been Vernon's aim ever since. “Sex and luxury were never associated,” she noticed, and the jewelry designer set out to change that. The result was her 1992 Sado-Chic collection, which became the Paradise Found collection.
Vernon grew up in Virginia and studied art history, religion and goldsmithing at Virginia Commonwealth University. Following her graduation in 1990, she moved to Florence, later earning a master’s in industrial design from the Domus Academy in Milan. Europe has been home ever since.
Vernon's designs are provocative, sexy. But if you look no further than that, you’re missing a much bigger (and more interesting) point. Vernon’s rings, necklaces, bracelets and other accessories represent a vital part of what she sees as her life’s mission.
“Pleasure,” she explains, “has been associated with sin, wrongness and naughtiness, not with joy, happiness and bonding.” Vernon has set out to demolish that “pleasure taboo.”
So, how is pleasure reflected in the design of Vernon's jewelry (and remember, we are talking sensuality not sexuality)? Early in the design process, she asks, “How many senses can I turn on?” Every detail relates to a sensual experience.
That crisp snap a clasp makes when opening or closing? A pleasure to the ear.
The softness and spring of noble metals, silver and gold? A pleasure to the touch.
And always, Vernon believes, jewelry embodies memory, legacy. A pleasure for the soul.
Find a collection of Betony Vernon jewelry on 1stDibs.
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Jewelry is one of the oldest forms of adornment. Lockets made of silver or gold have been treasured gifts for hundreds of years, for example, and charm bracelets, which have existed since prehistoric times, didn’t become especially popular until the 19th-century reign of Queen Victoria. For many centuries, fine jewelry was used primarily to express wealth or status through lavish materials. Then, in the 1960s, a concept known as the “critique of preciousness” emerged, with jewelers creating pieces that did not get their value from gemstones or precious metals. Instead, it was the jeweler’s artistic vision that was prized and elevated.
This shift still informs Contemporary jewelry being made by artists today. Whether they are using cheap, found materials and working with provocative geometric shapes or seeking out the rarest stones, they are imbuing their work with meaning through their skills, techniques and ideas. Innovative designers such as Elsa Peretti, who popularized sculptural sterling-silver jewelry for Tiffany & Co., and David Yurman, who twisted metal into the simple yet striking Cable bracelet, have also influenced the direction of Contemporary jewelry’s forms and aesthetics.
Meanwhile, technological advancements like metal alloys and laser engraving have led to new possibilities in jewelry design. Now, edgy makers and brands as well as minimalist designers are pushing Contemporary jewelry forward into the 21st century.
Find a collection of Contemporary rings, earrings, necklaces and other jewelry on 1stDibs.