Robert Lee Morris Gold Plated Brass Guinevere Domes Necklace

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'...

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...

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...

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 rounded pebbles there was a push for bigger volume with less weight in the jewelry. The fashion trends in the 1980's often centered around large volumes in clothes, hair, shoulders and jewelry. This elegant long Opera length chain...

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...

Necklace designed by Norman Bel Geddes. This is a fabulous retro-modernist necklace, created in America by the industrial designer Norman Bel Geddes, back in the late 1950. The desi...

1960s Vintage Italian 39 Inch 18k Yellow Gold Necklace. The 1960s Vintage Italian 39 inch chain necklace was made in 18k yellow gold. Each section was hand assembled, in other-word...

Fabulous Designer Signed Oscar de la Renta Ribbed Swirl Cable Link Mod design Necklace. Approx. 22” long. Expertly crafted yellow Gold tone mounting. Stunning Fashion Statement…A Pe...