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Creator: Robert Lee Morris
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Verdigris Dart Necklace, 1982
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
The epitome of the iconic style and the aged Wabi Sabi look of Robert Lee Morris, this dart necklace was created in the early stages of Morris' career, 1982. Morris had already won t...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass, Other

Robert Lee Morris Statement Vintage Choker Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1980's-90's dramatic very well made Robert Lee Morris choker. Features faux white pearl and resin interspersed with gold metal. A strong statement piece and unique necklace often not seen in RLM current vintage fashion jewelry...
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20th Century Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Large Disc Belt/Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1981 for the Calvin Klein fall collection, this is an oxidized brass disc belt, iconic Robert Lee Morris form, with a Wabi Sabi coloration and fin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Brass Domes Chocker Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This bold strong and emphatic design is constructed of large oxidized brass domes, linked into a high fitting collar. Looking medieval and luscious, like out of a a movie, this beautiful and very simple necklace commands attention even in its more subtle tones of warm bronze. It is Wabi Sabi, and is great as part of a layering of chains around the neck for a spectacular fashion moment. Each high dome is finished off with two wire bands at the bottom edge. Constructed in 1984, the rich coloration of the brass is warm and comforting. Wabi Sabi is the Japanese term that means aged, used, worn, filled with character and spirit through use, old, spirited, and Robert Lee Morris loves it. So much of his jewelry has the Wabi Sabi quality, which is the opposite of glitz and sparkly bling so associated with jewelry in the first place. Morris spent 4 years living in Japan as a child, his father a USAF officer and pilot, and was very inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetic and culture. Therefore one can see this exemplified in the colors of the metal and materials he uses; tarnished and oxidized brass, copper bronze and sometimes even darkened silver. The occasional use of leather or Elk skin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace, 1975
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Brass and Shell Nautilus Necklace created very early in his career in 1975. This powerful bold nature of this statement necklace i...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Other, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Long Gold Plated Egg Chain Necklace with Crater Pendant 1987
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Long Gold Plated Egg Chain Necklace with Crater Pendant, created in 1987. During a period when when Morris was creating Egg themed jewelry, including using soft rou...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wide Triple Band Brass Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This spectacular brass collar is very dramatic and strong. It is easy to get on and off as the fit is perfect for an average female neck, and the positive negative effect is stunning...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Salad Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris is the designer who brought the rustic look of Wabi Sabi into his fashion jewelry and has helped to make it more mainstream. This one of a kind spectacular necklace...
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2010s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass, Copper, Mixed Metal

Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt/Necklace made in 1983. This design was part of a bigger collection that was entitled Avalon, and inspired by the book by Marian Bradley Zimmer...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection Verdigris Fruit Loop Choker Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
The bright green on this oxidized brass necklace is startling and dramatic. This Verdigris, this shade of mint green makes this piece so unusual and powerful as a fashion statement. ...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Raindrop Bib Necklace 1989
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Raindrop Bib Necklace 1989, an iconic Bold Gold necklace from the era of the 80's big jewelry trend. Even though this is not a big huge necklace like ma...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Flared Egg Burst Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1986, as part of a huge family of egg themed jewelry, this is part of the Wabi Sabi collection. A blend of oxidized brass and copper the simplicity of this design is part of its dramatic charm. Individually constructed hollow ovalized components hang from a chain separated by copper beads. The coloration of this piece is warm and non conventional, typical of the breaking of new ground Morris accomplished with his fashion jewelry. Wabi Sabi is the Japanese term that means aged, used, worn, filled with character and spirit through use, old, spirited, and Robert Lee Morris loves it. So much of his jewelry has the Wabi Sabi quality, which is the opposite of glitz and sparkly bling so associated with jewelry in the first place. Morris spent 4 years living in Japan as a child, his father a USAF officer and pilot, and was very inspired by the beauty of traditional Japanese aesthetic and culture. Therefore one can see this exemplified in the colors of the metal and materials he uses; tarnished and oxidized brass, copper bronze and sometimes even darkened silver. The occasional use of leather or Elk skin...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass, Copper

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Necklace for Donna Karan, 1986
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Necklace For Donna Karan 1986. this is an original necklace created for a Donna Karan Spring 1986 runway show, comprised of Wabi Sabi colors and component...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

Materials

Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Collection for Donna Karan Armadillo Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This khaki color of brass is one of the most desired colors and tones that Donna Karan asked Robert Lee Morris to create for many of her runway shows. This massive wide collar is lik...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Three Row Coral Necklace with Brass Bridges, 2011
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Three Row Coral Necklace With Brass Bridges was created in 2011. The new system Morris designed utilized these sculpted and gradu...
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Early 2000s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Other, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Concave Collar for Donna Karan, 1991
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In 1991, Robert Lee Morris collaborated with Donna Karan on her Fall collection and this concave collar was one of the key signature elements shown with the clothes. This was a futur...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Tapered Nautilus Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created as a one of a kind necklace in the late 1970's, this is part of the Nautilus series that Robert Lee Morris designed and made by hand in Soho NYC. Using two elongated hollow t...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Red African Bead Necklace with Fringed Pendant, 2009
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Wabi Sabi Red African Bead Necklace With Fringed Pendant, a one of a kind neckpiece created in 2009 as part of the growing Trib...
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Early 2000s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Other, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Soft Jet Linked Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Looking like soft supersonic jets, flying in perfect heel to toe formation, Robert Lee Morris has created this iconic fluid necklace of sterling silver castings, linked from behind to make a modern...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Soft Gold Plated Brass Scarf Necklace/Belt, 1993
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
A dramatic soft and flexible-as-fabric belt and necklace, this piece is one of a kind and is created by linking small four holed "tiles" or "sections" with jump rings in a kind of wo...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Ball Explosion Fashion Choker
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
What a fun necklace this one is, with the explosion of gold plated brass ball beads that are rooted to a curved brass base that sits just at the base of the neck. There is a long 13'...
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2010s Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris 7 Band Forged Sterling Silver Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Forged sterling silver with all the gorgeous hammer marks, is what makes this impressive collar sparkle so. Robert Lee Morris is known for show stopping jewelry, whether on the runwa...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Forged Sterling Silver Wire Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Forged in heavy sterling silver wire, this handsome and dramatic neckband fits the neck body form just perfectly, with large looping forms that are hammered so there is a thick and t...
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1990s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Arrowhead Fringe Casual Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1983, the key form in this piece is a flat but hammered arrowhead shaped drop. The sensual way the many flat and glistening fringe pieces overlap and shimmy back and forth makes this a very fun necklace. Hanging from a gutsy chain this gold plated brass necklace has an adjustable length due to the hook clasp. The inspiration for this necklace is somewhere between the overlapping of roof tiles and shaggy hair. It is a sexy piece due to its free form movement, very linky-lanky. There is a large body of jewelry created by Robert Lee Morris called Casual Gold. They are made by rearranging the many RLM vocabulary components into new and interesting configurations. All necklaces...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Casual Gold Gilded Multi-Patterned Bib Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This is a configurations of gold plated brass crosshatched designs within circles and high domes surrounded by an orbiting ring, with chiseled fringe drops of solid brass, patterned into a high neck, short bib necklace. Simple hook clasp. One of a kind. Very early piece from 1982-83. There is a large body of jewelry created by Robert Lee Morris called Casual Gold. They are made by rearranging the many RLM vocabulary components into new and interesting configurations. All necklaces...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Vintage Gilded Mask Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind gold plated brass piece was never sold as part of the wholesale collection of Robert Lee Morris. It instead was carved and created by him in 1983 when he was experimenting with so many new ideas. The fascinating mask carving could be both an exaggerated bird scull or part of a jet propulsion engine, the design is modern and futuristic. This is part of the large group called Casual Gold, quirky, unique experimental pieces during Morris's growing years. There is a large body of jewelry created by Robert Lee Morris called Casual Gold. They are made by rearranging the many RLM vocabulary components into new and interesting configurations. All necklaces...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Egg Belt/Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Created in 1987 for the Donna Karan collections, where the theme was soft pebbles, this belt length necklace is composed of repeating egg forms that are solid brass, plated in a semi...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Triple Leaf Casual Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This gold plated brass necklace looks like a classic ancient Roman style Laurel Leaf crown, classic and forever beautiful never to go out of style. This is a prototype and rare piece as few of these were made for the marketplace, so that makes this one very special. Designed in 1988 as part of the Vegetal collection. There is a slight antique finish own the gold plated surface, which adds to the "forever" appeal of this piece. It is part of the Casual Necklace family, meant for everyday wear. There is a large body of jewelry created by Robert Lee Morris called Casual Gold. They are made by rearranging the many RLM vocabulary components into new and interesting configurations. All necklaces...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gilded Moonfeather Bib Casual Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In his very fertile period of 1982-1984, Robert experimented with countless variations of construction seeking new ways to make body hugging bib necklaces. This one is very early, vintage for sure, whereby a grid pattern was created using solid gold plated...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Slatted Brass Body Armor Bib Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind brass construction is part of the Armor family that Robert has created throughout the years, from 1974 until 2019. The impact that this piece has is strictly for the red carpet or rock concert...
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2010s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Sterling Silver Percussion Pectoral on Wire Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
A very early Robert Lee Morris Necklace, this design if silver tubing, balls, coils and coconut shell, is very iconic of the first decade of Morris' designs. Created originally in th...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Brass Four Disc Choker
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
This striking and powerful statement necklace is made of polished brass. The high polish makes this look like a massive solid gold necklace, which is the ultimate fashion jewelry tri...
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2010s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Brass Crop Circle Collar
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Crop circle designs have always fascinated RLM, and this wide impressive collar is a major statement necklace. Forged brass sheet is formed into a collar ...
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2010s American Modern Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Exploding Flower Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In the late 1980's, there was a big trend in the fashion world of being "green", whereby the theme of flowers, trees, and nature was rampant in jewelry and accessories. This extremel...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Guinevere Domes Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
In 1983, RLM made a collection based on the book "The Mists of Avalon", and this piece is one of them. Romantic and dramatic, the rich gold plating gives this a luxurious and lumino...
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1980s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Brass

Robert Lee Morris 18 Karat Gold Choker Pendant Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Darnestown, MD
Robert Lee Morris is one of the leaders in the field of art to wear. He began this aspect of his career in the 1970's and focused on sculptural and organic forms. Morris worked with many fashion designers and collaborated with Donna Karan in 1985 on her first collection. Morris has won numerous awards in the fields of fashion and jewelry. Morris's work is done in silver; gold; bronze and 24 karat matte gold plating. This pendant necklace is unusual in that it is made entirely of 18 karat gold. It consists of a hammered gold choker...
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Late 20th Century American Artisan Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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18k Gold

Robert Lee Morris Necklace Double String Ray Lariat 1990s
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double Gold Gilt RLM string Ray Necklace. Affixed at 17 in with 2 string rays hanging down to 24 in. String ray are 1.68 in wide x 2.00 in top to bottom. Th...
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1980s American Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gilt Metal

Robert Lee Morris Necklace Large Disc 1990s RLM
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
Double Strand Necklace with a huge Circular drop, made by RLM in the 1980s-1990s. Brushed Gold tone finish. 15.5 end to end. 2.15 inches diameter on the disc, which drops down 5 inc...
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1990s American Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris RLM Sterling Silver Link Necklace 1990s New, Never worn
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
Heavy Sterling Link Robert Lee Morris RLM Necklace Hand Signed. Measuring 20 in end to end Links graduate in size from 1.33 in long x .8 in wide down to .30 in wide x .71 in long. Th...
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1990s Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

ROBERT LEE MORRIS Sterling X Motif Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in Wallkill, NY
ROBERT LEE MORRIS, RLM Necklace. Measures 17 in end to end. You can adjust the size down to 14-3/4 ------ .75 in wide on the links. Hallmarked RLM. This is out of our massive collect...
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1990s American Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris Turtle Back Link Chain
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in New York, NY
Robert Lee Morris Turtle Back Link iconic chain from the 1990's. Originally created for his Signature collection and reworked later for Donna Karan's colle...
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1990s American Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Brass

Robert Lee Morris for Artwear Gold Plated Sterling Silver Sculptural Necklace
By Robert Lee Morris
Located in North Miami, FL
This period necklace was designed and executed in the late 70's by Robert Lee Morris when he had his Art Wear gallery in NYC/ Soho. It is a fine example of his organic and sensual sc...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Robert Lee Morris Necklaces

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Gold Plate, Sterling Silver

Robert Lee Morris necklaces for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a range of Robert Lee Morris necklaces available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique items was designed with extraordinary care, often using sterling silver. We have 7 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 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider necklaces by Oscar De La Renta, Monet, and Incogem. Prices for Robert Lee Morris necklaces can differ depending upon gemstone, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $850 and tops out at $2,400, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for $1,475.
Questions About Robert Lee Morris Necklaces
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024
    Robert Lee Morris is an American sculptor and jeweler. His work draws inspiration from the natural world, but Morris has said frequently that he imagines himself to be making pieces for an advanced society of the future. As a result, his pieces, often made of gold, silver and bronze, have an inventive, space-age quality. On 1stDibs, shop a range of Robert Lee Morris jewelry.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, Robert E. Lee, the famed military general from the Civil War was also a talented sketch artist and was known to spend his spare time drawing sketches that he would send to his family. Lee’s wife, Mary Anna Curtis Lee was also an artist and created many paintings. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.

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