Betony Vernon Necklaces
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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 "Mantra Necklace" Sterling Silver 925 Necklace
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Mantra Necklace" is an original design by Betony Vernon made in 2018 and handcrafted in lost wax elements and a rolo chain. The "Mantra Necklace" ...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Venus Collier" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The “Venus Collier” was designed by Betony Vernon in 1997. Its evocative form and fine Italian craftsmanship make this piece a timeless statement. The iconic collier celebrates the f...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Collier Large"Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The timeless O'Ring Signature collection has consistently garnered appreciation for its symbolic and aesthetic allure, along with its practical functionality. A true Paradise Found classic, the O'Ring Signature Chain is available for custom orders, allowing for personalized lengths.
How to Wear: The O'Ring Signature Chain Collier stands as a favorite among gentlemen, featuring two closures that enable versatile styling. This signature chain can be worn as a collier, a trouser chain...
Category
1990s European Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Pierced Pendant" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pierced Pendant" 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 virility and ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Tassel Chain" Necklace Bracelet Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Tassel Chain" Necklace was first designed by Betony Vernon in 1995 using lost wax elements and various sizes of rolo' chains in Sterling Silver 925. The timeless BV signature je...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Mantra Kit" Bracelet and Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Mantra Kit" Bracelet and Necklace is an original design by Betony Vernon made in 2018 and handcrafted in lost wax elements and a rolo chain. The "Mantra Kit" contains two rolo c...
Category
2010s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Love Lock Necklace" Man Necklace Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Love Lock Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1995 and has been manufactured in limited editions ever since in Sterling Silver 925 lost ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker with Shaft Ring" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
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 Kit" includes one "O-Ring Choker Necklace" and...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
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 Necklaces
Materials
Silver, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" Necklace 18 Karat Gold
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and is handcrafted in lost wax element of 18-Karat Gold. The timeless "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has been long appreciated for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal, as well as for its functional purpose. The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has a double hook on each side of the chain, that serves to put all sorts of BV Attachments and Pendants close to your heart, at hand’s reach...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism Kit" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
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 kit includes one "O-Ring Choker Three Mechanism", one ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Ben Wa Chain" Necklace Bracelet Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Ben Wa Chain" Necklace was first designed by Betony Vernon in 1995 using lost wax elements and various sizes of rolo' chains in Sterling Silver 925. The timeless BV signature je...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker with Tassel Pendant" Necklace Sterling Silver 925
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 Kit" includes one "O-Ring Choker Necklace" and...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" in 18-Karat Gold is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Pierced Chain Necklace" Sterling 925 Necklace in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Pierced Chain Necklace" 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 Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "YOU ARE MINE" Necklace Medium Sterling Silver 925
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 in Sterling Silver 925.
The “YOU ARE MINE” necklace is constructed with Vernon's O-Ring Signature chain and locket. This rare prototype is part of the BV archive in Paris. 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 any BV O-Ring Jewel or worn directly on the O-ring mechanism that is present on the locket itself.
How to Adorn: The locket closure on this exclusive collector jewel is handcrafted so 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 Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "17 Pearls Parure" Necklace Bracelet Ring 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon's distinguished "17 Pearls Parure" includes the "Five Pearls Choker", "Five Pearls Bracelet" and the "String of Pearls Ring". The Five Pearl...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 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 Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
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 Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Love Lock Necklace" Woman Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Love Lock Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1995 and has been manufactured in limited editions ever since in Sterling Silver 925 lost ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker Medium" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker Medium" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. T...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Signature Chain" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and handcrafted in lost wax element of Sterling Silver 925 in 2018. The timeless "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has been long appreciated for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal, as well as for its functional purpose. The "O'Ring Signature Chain Necklace" has a double hook on each side of the chain, that serves to put all sorts of BV Attachments and Pendants close to your heart, at hand’s reach...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O’ring Princess Necklace" with Sphere Pendant 18 Karat Gold
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. The Sphere Attachment can be removed, granting the jewel the playful dualit...
Category
Early 2000s Italian Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Gold, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "Wings Collier" Sterling 925 One-of-a-Kind Necklace in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
Betony Vernon designed the "Wings Collier" Necklace in 1999. The prototype for the wing was made with the technique of chiseling. The chiseled wings were...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
"Ostrich Feather Tickler w O'Ring Choker" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Ostrich Feather Tickler with O'Ring Choker" groups two Betony Vernon's classical jewels to combine all together or wear separately. The "Ostrich Feather Tickler"'s hook is made ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Choker" Medium Necklace 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Choker" is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry designs in 1992. The time...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold, Sterling Silver, Gold, Silver
Betony Vernon "Leather Whip Necklace" Sterling Silver 925
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Leather Whip Necklace" was designed in 1997 by Betony Vernon. The "body" of the whip is made of handwoven leather. The empowering unisex necklace is ...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Body Chain" Necklace and Belt Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Body Chain" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1996. The chain mail parure is composed of a sterling silver necklace and detachable belt handcrafted in Italy. This is the masterpi...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace Sterling Silver in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" was designed and handcrafted in 2000 using Sterling Silver 925 sheet, lost wax elements and premium quality natural salt water pearls...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, Sterling Silver
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 Necklaces
Materials
Pearl, 18k Gold, Gold
Betony Vernon "O-Ring Choker Mini" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O-Ring Choker Mini" in 18-Karat Gold is part of the collection Sado-Chic, the term Betony Vernon coined to name her first fine erotic jewelry des...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O Ring Piercing Kit" Necklace 18K Gold Pavée Diamond
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Piercing Kit" groups three Betony Vernon's original 18-Karat Diamond Pavée jewels to combine all together. The "O'Ring Choker Mini Diamond Pavée" as a Necklace, the "O'Ring Navel Piercing...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Diamond, 18k Gold
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Slave Choker" Necklace Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The timeless "O-Ring" signature pieces from Betony Vernon's collection have been appreciated by collectors since 1992 for their symbolic and aesthetic appeal. This bold version of th...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver, Silver
Betony Vernon "Spikes Choker" Sterling Silver 925 and Rubies in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "Spikes Choker" was designed in 1996 by Betony Vernon and manufactured in Sterling Silver 925 sheet metal with lost wax elements. This is the prototyp...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Ruby, Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" Sterling Silver 925 in Stock
By Betony Vernon
Located in Rome, IT
The "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and handcrafted in lost wax element in Sterling Silver 925 in 2018. The timeless "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" has been long appreciated for its symbolic and aesthetic appeal, as well as for its functional purpose. The "O'Ring Chain Medium Necklace" has a double hook on each side of the chain, that serves to put all sorts of BV Attachments and Pendants close to your heart, at hand’s reach...
Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Betony Vernon Necklaces
Materials
Sterling Silver
Betony Vernon necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a range of Betony Vernon necklaces 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 pearl necklaces, from our inventory of 3, can add a particularly distinctive touch to your look. We have 35 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 necklaces by Mattioli, Botta gioielli, and Nouvelle Bague. Prices for Betony Vernon necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $1,001 and tops out at $58,945, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $6,673.
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