Wendy Brandes Necklaces

Selene was the Greek goddess of the moon, and the inspiration for this elegant pendant. Moonstone. F/G diamonds, totaling approximately 0.45 carats. 18K white gold. 3/4" pendant on...

This pendant was inspired by a powerful woman, Eleanor of Aquitaine. In the 12th century, she was queen consort of France and England, mother to two English kings, and a wise ruler in her own right. Katharine Hepburn won an Oscar for playing Eleanor in "The Lion in Winter...

18K yellow gold, satin finish. Diamonds totaling 0.05 carats (E/F, VS1/VS2). 15" chain that can be adjusted to wear choker high on the neck. Made in New York City. Wendy Brandes Pu...

Platinum, satin finish. Diamonds totaling 0.05 carats (E/F, VS1/VS2). 15" chain that can be adjusted to wear choker high on the neck. Made in New York City. Wendy Brandes Platinum ...

18K yellow gold, satin finish. Rubies. 16" chain. Limited-edition. As seen on Rihanna. Made in New York City.

Locket necklace opens and closes. Inside of the locket is a ruby-eyed skull. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. Rubies form a beautiful heart shape. 16" ball chain. Made in New York City. For a high-resolution video of this piece, please visit our storefront. I've always been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal." I interpret it as a call to live life to its fullest. The biographies of real women have always fascinated me, especially those seated upon or in line for a throne. "Juana la Loca" was the daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, and the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Castile. I created a limited collection of skull jewelry...

Wendy has always been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. Skull jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember yo...

18K yellow gold, satin finish. Smaller arrowhead is 10 millimeters long; 5 millimeters wide. Larger arrowhead is 15 millimeters long; 9 millimeters wide. Chain around neck is approximately 15 3/4". Drop chain is 4" including both arrowheads. Made in New York City. Wendy Brandes...

18K yellow gold, satin finish. Available **with or without black rhodium detail. White sapphires, totaling approximately 30 points. Made in New York City. For additional photos or questions about this piece, please contact us. **To add black rhodium detail to this piece, please add 7-10 days handling time to your order, prior to shipment. I've always been inspired by skulls, as artists have been for centuries. This type of jewelry is known by the Latin phrase "Memento mori" -- "remember you are mortal." I interpret it as a call to live life to its fullest. The biographies of real women have always fascinated me, especially those seated upon or in line for a throne. "Juana la Loca" was the daughter of Isabella and Ferdinand of Spain, and the rightful ruler of the kingdom of Castile. I created a limited collection of skull jewelry...

This listing is for a matching one-of-a-kind, two-piece (necklace and ring) suite. Each piece includes gift wrapping and signed artist card explaining inspiration behind the design. Necklace specs: Locket opens and closes. Space for a photo, perfume, or engraving inside. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. White diamonds, totaling 56 points. 16" chain. One-of-a-kind. Ring specs: Locket opens and closes. Space for a photo, perfume, or engraving inside. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. White diamonds, totaling 56 points. Size 6 (can be resized; message to inquire). One-of-a-kind. Wendy Brandes Gold Collection. This ring and necklace suite was inspired by Mia Farrow as Daisy in the 1974 movie adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," as well as by antique scent lockets...

Locket opens and closes. Space for a photo, perfume, or engraving inside. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. White diamonds, totaling 56 points. 16" chain. One-of-a-kind. Wendy Brandes Gold Collection. This locket was inspired by Mia Farrow as Daisy in the 1974 movie adaptation of "The Great Gatsby," as well as by antique scent...

Locket unscrews. 18K yellow gold, satin finish. 35 points of white diamonds. 28" ball chain. Limited-edition, number 3 of 5. Made in New York City. For a high-resolution video of this piece, please visit our storefront. Wendy Brandes Gold Collection. The Papessa Prayer Locket was inspired by the legend of a woman pope: the medieval Pope Joan. I imagined Pope Joan keeping the secret of her gender in some physical way, which is why the Papessa opens up. My talented goldsmiths in New York City created a perfect orb, which unscrews to reveal a compartment which can hold a tiny prayer scroll...