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Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, JungleRemix cocktail Ring is a
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure Pectoral Necklace is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Necklace
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Necklace
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W 4.73 in D 0.18 in L 11.42 in
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Band Sculpture Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure Ring is in rhodium plated
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Diamond Tourmaline Gold Cluster Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
tourmaline (0,41 carat). Made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier, luxuriant floral-inspired JungleRemix
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Sculpture Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Earrings are made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition. Hoya Carnosa Necklaces and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Sculpture Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
earrings. Made by hand in limited edition in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Hoya Carnosa Necklaces and
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Cuff Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
flexibility. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in a limited edition of 5, it can be paired with
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Cuff Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
flexibility. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in a limited edition of 5, the cuff can be worn as
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Sculpture Fashion Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
countries. Also available on 1stdibs Informe Triple Ring Wide. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Absolu Small Necklace
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Sculpture Fashion Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition. Size 50 and 53 available, can be
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Saphir Absolu Bracelet is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Iolite Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Infini drop dangle
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
vegetation are made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier. Luxuriant floral-inspired JungleRemix pendant
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
tropical vegetation are made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier. Luxuriant floral-inspired
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2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Fashion Band Sculpture Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure Fashion Ring is in
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Peridot Sterling Silver Drop Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the contemporary Informe Pendant
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Peridot, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Peridot Sterling Silver Drop Pendant Necklace
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Peridot Sterling Silver Drop Pendant Necklace
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H 5.28 in W 1.78 in D 0.18 in L 16.54 in
Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Drop Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure drop pendant necklace
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Gold Limited Edition Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure Contemporary Drop
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Gold Limited Edition Sculpture Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
curl and unroll into undulating shapes, reflecting the infinite waves. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Gold Limited Edition Sculpture Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
curl and unroll into undulating shapes, reflecting the infinite waves. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean
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2010s Italian Contemporary Fashion Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Drop Link Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure Tie drop necklace is
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Drop Link Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure Tie drop necklace is
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Necklaces

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Chain Link Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in the Milanese atelier of Nathalie Jean, the contemporary limited edition Hoi An Link
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2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Tourmaline Sterling Silver Link Cuff Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure cuff Bracelet is composed
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets

Materials

Tourmaline, Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst Gold Cluster Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
tourmaline (0,41 carat) and a transparent violet amethyst ball. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier
Category

2010s Contemporary Cluster Rings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst Gold Pendant Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier, luxuriant floral-inspired JungleRemix pendant necklaces and earrings are
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst Gold Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
classic pendant to a long tie necklace. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier, luxuriant floral
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Diamond Tourmaline Amethyst Gold Pendant Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
classic pendant to a long tie necklace. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean’s Milan atelier, luxuriant floral
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Amethyst, Diamond, Multi-gemstone, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Sterling Silver Sculpture Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the elements of this sculptural statement ring in sterling silver fold and unfold with harmony and grace like shell fragments or meta...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Freshwater Pearl Sterling Silver Cocktail Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
With their delicate, curved, free-form surfaces, the elements of this sculptural statement ring in sterling silver fold and unfold with harmony and grace like shell fragments or meta...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Cocktail Rings

Materials

Freshwater Pearl, 18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in a limited edition of 5.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Limited Edition Sterling Silver Link Choker Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, in limited edition. Length of silver part 300mm, total length with ribbon
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2010s Italian Contemporary Choker Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Chain Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Saphir Infini Long Chain is a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Infini Pectoral
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the contemporary Saphir Infini
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Rhodium Plated Silver Drop Dangle Sculpture Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure Contemporary Drop Dangle
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Saphir Absolu Pectoral is a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Chain Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Informe Medium Chain link
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Chain Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 18 Karat Yellow Gold Shell Chain Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
journeys, this prized creation, made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, pays homage to the sandy
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2010s Italian Contemporary Chain Bracelets

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Drop Link Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the contemporary Informe Pectoral
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Rhodium-Plated Sterling Silver Link Choker Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure Choker necklace is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Rhodium, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Iolite Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Double Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Infini Double drop
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Iolite, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Saphir Absolu Tie Necklace is
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 18 Karat Gold Drop Dangle Sculpture Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Mercure contemporary drop
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Chain Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Infini Small Bracelet
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Gold Limited Edition Fashion Band Sculpture Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure Fashion Ring is in 18
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl 18 Karat White Gold Velvet Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
, adjustable from 150 to 180 mm in length, is realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier.
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Modern Bracelets

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, White Gold, Gold, 18k Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Gold Limited Edition Fashion Band Sculpture Ring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, Mercure Fashion Ring is in 18
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Band Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Limited Edition Link Chain Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Infini Bracelet is a
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

18k Gold, White Gold, Silver, Sterling Silver, Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl Yellow Gold Pendant Drop Chain Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Realized by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Nakkar Pendant pays a contemporary homage to the
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Cultured Pearl, Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Sterling Silver Silk Ribbon Link Chain Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
double strand choker. The Hoya Carnosa Chain Necklace is made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Freshwater Pearl, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Ruby Tourmaline Gold Pendant Drop Dangle Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Microcosmos Pendant in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Citrine Quartz Sterling Silver Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier in limited edition, the Saphir Absolu drop Earrings
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Citrine, Quartz, Silver, Sterling Silver

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Ruby Tourmaline Gold Articulated Drop Dangle Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier, Microcosmos Earrings in 18 karat rosé gold, a warm
Category

Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Drop Earrings

Materials

Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Pearl 18 Karat Yellow Gold Hoop Earrings
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Realised by hand in Nathalie Jean's atelier, Nakkar Earrings pay homage to the pearl, a symbol of
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2010s Italian Contemporary Hoop Earrings

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary Ruby Tourmaline Pearl Gold Pendant Drop Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
miniature mechanisms. Made by hand in Nathalie Jean's Milan atelier. Other Microcosmos earrings, rings and
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Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Pearl, Cultured Pearl, Ruby, Tourmaline, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yell...

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 0.2 Carat Diamond Gold Drop Link Bracelet
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Made by hand in the Milanese atelier of Nathalie Jean, the limited edition Hoi An Drop Bracelet is
Category

2010s Italian Contemporary Link Bracelets

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Rose Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 0.33 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Chain Necklace
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Based on a simple mathematical equation, the 5x125 Necklace is a contemporary creative game, where
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2010s Italian Contemporary Pendant Necklaces

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Nathalie Jean Contemporary 0.22 Carat Diamond Gold Pendant Drop Earring
By Nathalie Jean
Located in Milan, Lombardia
Based on a simple mathematical equation, the 30+60 earring is a creative game where a single piece of jewellery results in multiple configurations. The seemingly enigmatic name, 30+6...
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2010s Italian Contemporary Dangle Earrings

Materials

Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

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Nathalie Jean Contemporary For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the nathalie jean contemporary you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. Every item for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using 18k gold, gold and yellow gold. You can easily find a 2 antique edition and 129 modern creations to choose from as well. Finding the perfect nathalie jean contemporary may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 20th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. Finding an appealing nathalie jean contemporary — no matter the origin — is easy, but Nathalie Jean and Fernand Demaret each produced a popular version that is worth a look. Take a look at a nathalie jean contemporary featuring diamond from our inventory today to add the perfect touch to your look. See these pages for a round cut iteration of this accessory, while there are also uncut cut and baguette cut cut versions available here, too. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking a nathalie jean contemporary, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Nathalie Jean Contemporary?

The price for a nathalie jean contemporary starts at $150 and tops out at $29,640 with these necklaces, on average, selling for $2,652.

A Close Look at contemporary Jewelry

Contemporary jewelry is inextricably linked with the moment in which it is created, frequently reflecting current social, cultural and political issues such as environmental consciousness, identity and sustainability. It’s informed by fashion trends, from the chokers of the 1990s to the large chain necklaces of the early 2000s.

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.