Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
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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.
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Creator: Betony Vernon
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 2016. They’re a delightful presence at the ears, the "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" provide a delicate tapp...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings" 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992. The "O-Ring Earrings" are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their emp...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their empowering aesthetic a...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O'Ring Band Large Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timele...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
"Ostrich Feather Tickler with O'Ring Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Ostrich Feather Tickler with O'Ring Cuff" groups two Betony Vernon's classical jewels to combine all together or wear separately. The "Ostrich Fea...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Ring" is part of a timeless signature Betony Vernon's s...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Ostrich Feather Puff" White Ring Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Ostrich Feather Pleasure Puff" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1994 to tickle your fantasy. The ring it is still coveted by collectors today as the "Ostrich Feather Pleasure Puff"'s playful yet elegant allure literally creates a sensation, in and beyond the boudoir! Wear it as a show stopping cocktail ring or as a tool to tickle and tantalize even the most sensitive areas of the body.
How to adorn: The feathery pleasure puff ring is designed to be worn ideally on the middle finger. The feathers can be sprayed with your favorite perfume to tantalize the sense of smell, as well as the sense of sight and touch. In spite of their delicate appearance, feathers are very resistant and can be vapor-cleaned and fluffed. Avoid that the feathers come into contact with essential and massage oils.
Note: For a full initiation to sensual tickling see chapter 13 - The Touch of a Feather, in Vernon's book The Boudoir Bible...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Ostrich Feather Tickler Attachment" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Ostrich Feather Tickler Attachment" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 and continues to seduce BV collectors today. Fabricated using multiple l...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pleasure Puff Cuff" Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pleasure Puff Cuff" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996 to tickle your every fantasy and that of anyone who beholds its glamorous beauty. The cocktail bracelet's sensual presence makes for a sensation in and beyond the boudoir.
How to adorn: The feathery puff can be sprayed with your favorite perfume to tantalize the sense of smell, as well as the sense of sight and touch. In spite of their delicate appearance, feathers are very resistant and can be vapor-cleaned and fluffed. Avoid that the feathers come into contact with essential and massage oils.
Note: For a full initiation to tickling see chapter 13 - The Touch of a Feather, in Vernon's book The Boudoir Bible...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Mini" Necklace Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker Mini" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. The...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Kit Mini" Bracelet Ring Chain 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O'Ring" timeless signature pieces have been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This "O'Ring Cuff Kit Mini" includes one "O'Ring Band Ring Mini" and one "O'Ring Cuff Bracelet Mini" that are linked together with a removable "O'Ring Signature Chain Mini".
How to Adorn: The pieces may be worn individually or linked together to create a BV signature ensemble.
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Kit Mini" groups 3 different jewels.
(production lead time 6-8 weeks)
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Band Ring Mini" 18 Karat Gold:
Material: 18 Karat Gold
Hall marks...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Necklace" Necklace Sterling 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Double Sphere Necklace" in 1996 and manufactured it in lost wax elements. The Sterling Silver 925 "Double Sphere Necklace" will make a statement whether it is worn on its own or in combination with BV "Double Sphere Massage Ring...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Chain Bracelet" Sterling 925 Bracelet in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pierced Chain Bracelet" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Part of the iconic "Tokens of Paradise Collection", it is a symbol of virili...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" were designed by Betony Vernon in 2016. They’re a delightful presence at the ears, the "Double Sphere Cocktail Earrings" provide a delicate tapp...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Calcite Massage Ring" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Calcite Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2017 to be worn as a statement piece as well as to provide a healing massage. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Wing Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Wing Ring" Ring in 1999. Straight from the '90s, the wings are the symbol of lightness, spirituality and freedom and it is in th...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O’ring Princess Necklace" with Sphere Pendant Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O’Ring Princess Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2001 and handcrafted in lost wax elements in sterling silver 925. The Sphere Attachment ca...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" 18 Karat Gold Diamond
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992. The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" are a timeless classic of BV Jewelry. They are appreciated for their symbolic as well as their empowering aesthetic appeal. Betony Vernon herself says she feels naked without it!
How to Adorn: The "O'Ring Earrings Diamond Pavée" are designed for pierced ears. Take things a step further and attach BV Pendants or Attachments to the O-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Diamond Pavée Kit" Bracelet Ring 18k Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon "O'ring" timeless signature pieces has been appreciated since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This "O'Ring Cuff mini" includes one "O'Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée Ring" and one "O'Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" that are linked together with a removable "O'Ring Signature Chain Mini".
How to Adorn: The pieces may be worn individually or linked together to create a BV signature ensemble.
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Diamond Pavée Mini Kit" groups 3 different jewels.
"O'Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée Ring" Ring 18 Karat Gold
Material: 18 Karat Gold and Diamond pavée
Hall marks...
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1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Cuff mini" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors have appreciated the "O'Ring" collection over the years for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal as well as for its functional purpose. The ball-and-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" was designed and handcrafted in 2000 using 18 Karat gold sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt wa...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "You Are Mine" Necklace Small Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace was designed by Betony Vernon in 2004 and manufactured in lost wax elements in Sterling Silver 925.
The “YOU ARE MINE” necklace is constructed with Vernon's O'Ring Signature Small chain and locket. The Sterling Silver 925 pendant locket is also the closure of the necklace which includes a set of two Sterling Silver 925 keys. The keys may be attached to the O'Ring mechanism that is present on the locket or to any BV jewels from the O'Ring collection.
How to Adorn: The locket closure on this exclusive collector jewel is handcrafted. The key must be used both to lock and unlock the necklace.
Note: Locking up the one you love can make a strong psychological impact. It is a very direct way to say both "I love you” and “YOU ARE MINE” my sweet Valentine!
Refer to chapter 10 (The Joy Of Play) in Vernon’s book The Boudoir Bible...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. The "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" ring is part of a timeless signature BV Sado-Chic series. Collectors appreciate the "O-Ring Band Mini Diamond Pavée" for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal, as well as for its functional purpose. The ball-and-ring mechanism...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Bracelet" Bracelet Sterling 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Double Sphere Bracelet" in 1996 and manufactured in lost wax element. The Sterling Silver 925 "Double Sphere Bracelet" embo...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Small Double Sphere Massage Ring" 18 Karat Gold Ring
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Small Double Sphere Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1998 and is manufactured in lost wax elements. While it can be worn ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" Sterling Silver 925 Earrings in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" are part of the collection Noble Knots designed by Betony Vernon in 2017. The series is inspired by Shibari, the art of Japanese erotic bondage, and crafted with a Sterling Silver 925 weave that duplicates to precious perfection the enigmatic beauty of erotic bondage rope. The "Noble Rope Hoop Earrings" is crowned with Betony Vernon’s ball...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Wing Rings Set" Rings 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Wing Rings Set" in 1999. Straight from the '90s, the wings are a symbol of lightness, spirituality and freedom and it is in this spirit that the rings sho...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" Sterling Silver 925 Ruby in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Earrings Ruby Pavée" were designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and this unique piece was manufactured in 1997. The "O-Ring Earrings" series are a timeless classic of BV Jewe...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Five Pearls Bracelet" was designed and handcrafted in 2000 by Betony Vernon using Sterling Silver 925 sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Five Pearls Bracelet" was designed in 2000 by Betony Vernon using 18 Karat gold sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls....
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Pearl, Gold
Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Calcite Massage Ring" 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Double Sphere Calcite Massage Ring" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2017 to be worn as a statement piece as well as to provide a healing massage. Th...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Jewelry & Watches
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon jewelry & watches for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Betony Vernon jewelry & watches available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using sterling silver. While looking for the most stylish antique or vintage Betony Vernon jewelry to pair with your ensemble, you’ll find that Betony Vernon diamond jewelry & watches, from our inventory of 10, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 126 pieces in this collection as well as a number of other designs by this jeweler. While this collection reflects work that originated over various time periods, most of these items were designed during the 1990s. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider jewelry & watches by Laura Dalben, PIERO MILANO, and Sacchi Gioielli. Prices for Betony Vernon jewelry & watches can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $577 and tops out at $58,945, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $3,920.
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