Modernist Link Necklaces

Circa 1970s, 18k, by Paul Binder, Zurich, Switzerland. This modernist necklace by Paul Binder of Zurich is a sculpture to go. Set with sapphire cats eye, the look is Art becomes fa...

This spectacular French necklace has a gorgeous bib drapery shape built with inter-connecting geometric chromed metal and seashell links. The seashell donut-shaped links have iridesc...

This gorgeous French necklace is a killer piece. The sculptural bib drapery shape boasts inter-connecting geometric gilt metal links. This extra-long futuristic design has an around-...

Necklace designed by Aldo Cipullo. Magnificent and very rare vintage necklace, created In New York city by the iconic master jewelry designer Aldo Cipullo, back in the 1970. This necklace comprises of round onyxes carvings connected by rectangular links and red coral elements crafted with graduated patterns in solid yellow gold of 18 karats with high polished finish. Mount with natural gemstones and fitted with a hinged slashed push lock for security. The gold and the squared coral elements designed in an intricate way that is the signature style of Cipullo. This necklace is one of the greatest examples of vintage jewelry workmanship and the genius of Aldo Cipullo jewelry designs. Red Coral: Mounted in calibrated bezels, with 17 squared pyramids cabochons cuts graduated from 9 mm by 9 mm to 12 mm by 12 mm, carved from natural Sardinian vivid red corals. Black Onyx: Mount with 17 calibrated round open discs graduated from 20 mm to 37 mm, carved from natural black onyxes. Birthstone: Coral for the month of October. Weight: 176.95 Grams, (113.43 Dwt). Size: The total lenght is 22 Inches (55.8 Cm). Measurements: The widest part is 37 mm by mm (1.46 Inches). Hallmarks Stamped with the maker's mark monogram AC, the mark for the assay of the gold and signed, "©A. CIPULLO .750". Cipullo para siempre - Gioiellis Aldo Cipullo (1942-1984), was an Italian born jeweler. He born and was raise in a family of designers with jewelry traditions, his father was the owner of a jewelry factory and his brother Renato Cipullo made jewelry designs for Christian Dior. Aldo, was the creator of the popular and iconic Cartier bracelets, love and the nail, still until today considered ones of the best designs of the 20th century. He work as a designer in New York, for David Webb (1960-1969) and Cartier (1969-1975). In 1975 he found his own company as a freelance designer. Literature: Renato Cipullo and Vivienne Becker, Cipullo: Making Jewelry Modern, Assouline 2021, Pp-104 for a similar examples). Note: The corals displayed...

It is said that a chain is no stronger than its weakest link and this Hermes Paris vintage 18 karat yellow gold anchor chain is 35" of continu...

Modernist twisted links necklace sautoir made in France. A very unusual long necklace sautoir, created in Paris France back in the 1970. This necklace chain, was crafted with modern...

Sculptural geometric necklace of circles designed by HVDS. Masterful sculptural necklace, created with an ultra modern style, back in the late 1970's. Very artistic piece, carefully...

Wear your love on a chain for all to see with this Aldo Cipullo iconic link modernist 18 karat gold 36" chain necklace with heart closure. Signed A. Cipullo. Circa 1975.

Necklace designed by Van Cleef & Arpels. A beautiful piece made in Paris, France circa 1970. It was crafted in solid 18 Karats of yellow and white gold, with high polished finish. I...

Nautical links necklace designed by Hermes. An extremely rare piece, created in Paris France by the house of Hermes, back in the 1970's. It was made with nautical links crafted in s...

Silver Finland Björn Weckström Lapponia Necklace Helsinki Finland 1974 925H Sterling Silver Height of pendant 55 mm, length of chain 75 cm The most distinct period of material boun...

Ebony wood Sautoir designed by Gucci. Beautiful vintage piece, created in Milano Italy by the fashion house of Gucci, back in the 1970's This rare mariner long sautoir, has been cra...

A beautiful modernist necklace-heavy and made of solid sterling in Mexico. Weighs 143 grams or 5.05 ounces and measures approx. 16.5" in length.

Beautiful silver collier by Jorma Laine, in solid silver quality. Square links in an imaginative graphic design.

Circa 1970s, 18k, by Othmar Zschaler, Bern, Switzerland. This necklace has a striking visual presence showcasing Othmar Zschaler's flawless design sen...

Circa 1970s, 18k, Switzerland. This one-of-a-kind necklace has a look that is edgy and sophisticated. Meticulously hand-fabricated, every fold, texture, and color is part of an elega...

Enameled Jockey Hat sautoir chain designed by Gucci. Very rare vintage Equestrian jockey Hat sautoir necklace, created in Milano Italy by the house ...

Figurative necklace sautoir designed by Jean Mahie. An exceptional piece of wearable art, created in Paris France by the artist and goldsmith Jean Mahie, back in the 1970's. This vi...

One of a kind sterling silver necklace by modernist designer, Betty Cooke. The necklace consists of eleven rectangular links of different sizes, the largest being 1" x 2 1/4". Suspended from the links is a prong set crystal geode ball measuring 1 3/4" in diameter. The necklace is 19 1/2" in length and closes with a hook clasp. It is illustrated in both "Form and Function: American Modernist Jewelry...

Necklace designed by Mellerio-Dits Meller. Beautiful one-of-a-kind piece, created in Paris France by the renowned jewelry house of Mellerio, back in the late 1970. This unique neckl...

Pair of convertible bracelets-necklace designed by Boucheron. Beautiful pair of French pieces created, circa 1970's at the Vassort atelier in Paris. This convertibles bracelets was ...

Björn Weckström, "Corona", a sterling silver and acrylic necklace. Lapponia 1977. Length 37 cm. Width 31 mm. Total weight 92.6 g. In 1963 Björn Weckström started co-operation wit...

Rare 14 carat Gold Brutalist necklace by Danish Designer Harry Askel Norgaard Stamped HAN 585 Segmented front section depicting a naturally formed surface lead by long links in a co...

A superb and extremely stylish 1970s 5 piece jewelry suite by Patek Phillippe of 18K gold and recessed black enamel including necklace, bracelet, ear clips, ring, and brooch/pendant. Total weight 315 grams. Disks measure 3/4 inch x 1 inch. Necklace 28 inches. Bracelet 7 1/4 inches. Brooch has double pin back and hinged bale. Ring size 10. Gold and makers marks. All signed. This one-of-a-kind suite was a 1970s custom order by Princess Zora Jurisic-Makaeff (1922-2014) born in what today is Croatia. Once a classically trained opera singer, her husbands included inventor Felix Lorand; English Lord...

French modernist artistic vari link necklace composed of gilt discs, faux wood and bakelite rings with large faux ivory bakelite toggle stations . Marked France. Excellent Conditio...

This stunning pendant was realized by the illustrious Greek jewelry atelier Zolotas and handmade in France, circa 1970. It consists of 18k yellow gold and sterling silver. Its formed...