Robert Lee Morris Verdigris Avalon Belt / Necklace, 1983

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. Layered with ethnic beads or layered bronze chains, this is a great collectors item from the archives of Morris. Created in 1983, it is very pliable, flexible and fluid, making it comfortable too wear. Each donut or Fruit Loop...

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...

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...

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...

A fine Etruscan Revival style necklace. By the New York City Modernist female goldsmith Resia Schor. In 14k gold. Set with an alternating series of rou...

One-of-a-Kind A necklace of Malachite Azurite that screams power. This brilliant silky green stone has been cut into graduated trapezoids forming a collar of green with vermeil spac...

Ancient necklace from the 1925s, composed of copper-tone metal and turquoise glass paste. No signature. Additional information: Dimensions: Length: 50 cm (19.68 in), Pendant: 13 ...

Brass 1960-1970 Finland Seppo Tamminen Merkkikeskus Sorsa Necklace Producer Merkkikeskus Sorsa Finland 1960-1970 Similar Seppo Tamminen's jewelery is described in the book New Design...