Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in Stock
About the Item
- Creator:
- Metal:
- Stone:
- Stone Cut:
- Weight:40 g
- Style:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:2000
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Rome, IT
- Reference Number:
Betony Vernon
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.
Find a collection of Betony Vernon jewelry on 1stDibs.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Amelia, Italy
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Bracelet" Sterling Silver 925 in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITThe "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 Charm Bracelets
MaterialsPearl, Sterling Silver
- Betony Vernon "O'Ring Cuff Mini" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITThe "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 Cuff Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Gold
- Betony Vernon "Five Pearls Choker" Necklace 18 Karat Gold in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITThe 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 Choker Necklaces
MaterialsPearl, 18k Gold, Gold
- Betony Vernon "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet 18 Karat Gold in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITThe "O-Ring Cuff mini Diamond Pavée" Bracelet was designed by Betony Vernon in 1992 and manufactured in lost wax elements. Paradise Found collectors hav...Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, 18k Gold
- Betony Vernon "Noble Knot Bracelet" 18 Karat Gold Sterling Silver 925 in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITThe "Noble Knot Bracelet" was designed by Betony Vernon in 2017 and manufactured in lost wax elements with hand knotted 18 Karat Gold and Sterling Silver 925 cords. Material: 18 Kar...Category
1990s Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
Materials18k Gold, Sterling Silver
- Betony Vernon "Double Sphere Bracelet" Bracelet Sterling 925 in StockBy Betony VernonLocated in Rome, ITBetony 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 Cuff Bracelets
MaterialsSterling Silver
- Twig Bracelet in 18k GoldBy K. Brunini JewelsLocated in Solana Beach, CAChanneling the eternal Tree of Life, the organic spirit of K. Brunini is captured through this large Twig bracelet in 18k yellow gold with bud and toggle...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Charm Bracelets
MaterialsGold, 18k Gold
- Handcrafted Octagon Cut Ruby Dangling Chain Bracelet in 18 Karat Yellow GoldBy VR JewelsLocated in Houston, TXBracelets are worn to enhance the look. Women love to look good. It is common to see a woman rocking a lovely gold bracelet on her wrist. A gold gemstone bracelet is the ultimate sta...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Contemporary Charm Bracelets
MaterialsRuby, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Important Charm Bracelet Yellow Gold 18 Carat amethysts pearls coral fine stonesLocated in Paris, FRImportant Charm bracelet in 18 carats 750/000 gold, finely chiseled American curb chain retaining 9 pretty tassel charms enhanced with amethysts, pearls, coral, fine stones and others. It is decorated with a ratchet clasp with safety figure eight. Work around 1960. Adorned with 9 important 18 kt gold...Category
Vintage 1960s French Charm Bracelets
MaterialsAmethyst, Coral, Pearl, Turquoise, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold
- Diamond Love Charm Bracelet in 18K White GoldBy VR JewelsLocated in Houston, TXThis Diamond Love Charm Bracelet in 18K gold showcases sparkling natural diamonds, weighing 0.4 carats. April birthstone diamond brings love, fame, success and prosperity. Designed ...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Charm Bracelets
MaterialsDiamond, White Gold, 18k Gold, Gold
- Crivelli Lock Charm Bracelet in 18 Karat White Gold and White and Black DiamondsBy Crivelli GioielliLocated in Bilbao, ESCrivelli was founded in the 70’s, when Bruno Crivelli decided to transcend his vast experience and craftsmanship to form what is known today as: Crivell...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Contemporary Charm Bracelets
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Black Diamond, 18k Gold, White Gold
- Contrast Bracelet with Pearls in 18 Karat GoldBy Roberta MichelettoLocated in Milano, LombardiaContrast bracelet made with a double barrel coupled that makes it flexible to wear. White gold finals are stuck together to close it safely. The bracelet has a very refined design th...Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern More Bracelets
MaterialsWhite Diamond, Natural Pearl, 18k Gold
