Pendant Necklaces

Silver and approx 85ct rock crystal. Signed and dated 1937. The pendant is 6,7 cm long on a 59 cm long chain. Wiwen Nilsson (1897-1974) - An Art Deco Silversmith in the Age of Modernism. Wiwen Nilsson was born in Copenhagen, Denmark in 1897. Born as Karl Edvin, but since he did not like his christening name, he was, within the family, called Wiwen. He was the son of Karolina and Anders and grew up with his sister Edith. In 1897 the family moves to Lund, Sweden when the father takes over the gold and silversmith company J.P. Hasselgren & Son. In 1906, Wiwen began at Katedralsskolan in Lund and finished school when he graduated fifth grade in 1912. It was common to continue up to sixth grade and then high school, but Wiwen who does not thrive in a school environment wants to become a pianist or aviator instead. However, as the father is a recognized jeweler and court supplier, the son's career is already marked. Instead, he embarks on an educational journey with the goal Königliche Zeichenakademie in Hanau am Main, Germany. The school is Germany's oldest and most prestigious goldsmith's school. Wiwen enrolled on the fourth of August in 1913 and studied drawing, workshop work, engraving and hammering work. The education comes to an abrupt end with the outbreak of the First World War in 1914, and he instead continues his education in his father's workshop, where he stays until 1919. He does, however, make two breaks, the first quarter of 1917 he enrolled at the Technical Society's School in Copenhagen where he studied modeling, among other things, and in 1917-1918 he did his military service in Stockholm. In 1919 he applied for and received his companion letter, at the same time he received the Swedish Craft Organization's large medal in silver for his professionalism. In 1920 he is again at the school in Hanau, Germany where he stays until 1921 and practices with the jewelry company Chr. Kissling also in Hanau. At school, he mainly studies drawing and chiseling, a type of relief technique that was very popular during the 17th century. Wiwen is driven by his own design language and thinks that the prevailing technique under the influence of Danish designers is a setback in the development of chiseling. During his time in Hanau, he visits several arts and craft exhibitions and comes into contact with the Wiener Werkstätte and the Wiener Werkbund, among others. At the same time as he is studying, he writes travel stories where it emerges that he believes that Sweden's conservatism inhibits the development of arts and crafts, something he himself wants to change. Back in Sweden in 1921, he was appointed the company's artistic designer. In 1923, the company participates in the Gothenburg exhibition, but here Wiwen receives devastating criticism. His creations are considered ugly and meaningless, a critic writes that it is a typical case of poor material sense. In 1924, Wiwen Nilsson travels to Paris. Just like in Hanau, he studies chiseling, silver, drawing and modeling at the Académie de la Grande Chaumiére (now Académie Charpentier). One of France's foremost art schools where, among others, Siri Derkert (1888-1973) and Bror Hjorth (1894-1968) have also studied. In Paris he became acquainted with Georg Jensen (1866-1935), in whose workshop he chiseled for a period. He also meets and hangs out frequently with Jules Schyl (1893-1977) and Gösta Adrian-Nilsson, GAN (1884-1965). The meeting with GAN becomes extremely important and came to influence and refine Wiwen's own design language and together they hold a joint exhibition in 1925 in Lund. From 1925 until the end of the 1920s, Wiwen Nilsson produces a large amount of church silver. He designs and manufactures for, among others, Allhelgonakyrkan in Lund, Knästorps and Tottarps kyrka in Skåne. In total, Wiwen's workshop manufactures 677 objects for churches, of which 483 are found in churches within the diocese of Lund and 194 in other Swedish churches. Some are also sent internationally to the Church of Sweden in Paris, Berlin, Copenhagen and churches in West Germany, Iceland and to Zululand in South Africa. His church silver unmistakably bears the same design language as his profane works. All with the same angular but harmonized and modernist shapes, not infrequently his vessels like jugs and lid boxes are often hexagonal or octagonal. In 1925 he participated in the Exposition Internationale des Arts Décoratifs et Industriels à Paris (World Exhibition) where he received a gold medal in Class 10, the category for crafts and art industry in metal. Other exhibitors included C.G. Hallbergs Guldsmeds AB and Jacob Ängman...

A vintage, 18 karat yellow gold Aries zodiac pendant, by Georges Delrue, c. 1970. Signed by the artist, stamped 18k. French-born Georges Delrue (1920 – 2010) was a pioneer of the ...

.925 Sterling Silver Native American Necklace Accented with 16 Coral stones (excluding centerpiece) Center piece measures approximately: 1.25" Wide x 2.25" Long including (10) Coral...

This beautiful lapis lazuli cabochon pendant is made of sterling silver and set with a stunning blue stone. The pendant features a unique cabochon cut to reveal the mesmerizing deep ...

Wilson & Carolyn Begay Sterling silver Turquoise & Coral inlaid belt buckle. Depicting a cactus tree and a man. Measuring 2.67" top to bottom x 3.23" wide ...

A rare and dramatic vintage Egyptian Grand Bib. Exquisite Egyptian inspired detailing beautifully contrasted by the large oval pearls. Make a stateme...

Amazing silver pendant by Jorma Laine, with a patterned graphic surface and decor of a sun. An enigmatic work of art in jewelry form. Jorma Laine was one of the most unique voices in the history of Scandinavian jewelry...

Virgo Zodiac Pendant and Chain by Swiss Designer Gilbert Albert. The 800 silver 3" ( with bale) x 2" round medallion with attached bale made up a freeform frame encircling a stylized Virgo Zodiac symbol. Including a similar freeform 29.5" chain. Gilbert Albert , winner of 10 Diamonds International Awards, Designer for both Patek Phillip...

Designed as a bar link chain suspending a substantial pendant centering a 30.0 mm round crystal quartz sphere. Transparent and colorless - spins on axis in a gold cage surround with ...

This gorgeous vintage Tiffany & Co. necklace from the classic Dogwood collection features a dogwood flower pendant crafted in 18k yellow gold and completed with a link chain. Made in...

Tapio Wirkkala Crescent Moon Necklace Sterling Silver 1973 Finland. Tapio Wirkkala "Kuunsirppi" necklace A very rare piece of jewelry. Finland, ca 1973 (early example and not a repro...

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A 10 karat white gold round diamond cluster pendant necklace. This simple diamond pendant features a round design with pavé set round brilliant cut diamonds weighing approximately .4...

Cross in platinum. This antique cross with contemporary lines is set with antique brilliant- cut diamonds on its entire design which is beveled on its perimeter. The hanger is also s...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 33" twisted rope chain with hook clasp - 4" pendant drop - Gold plated - Faux jadeite marbled light...

Arthur King turquoise gold pendant brooch, large model Round-cut diamonds of approximately 0.58 carat, three turquoises each measuring approxim...

This antique crucifix is very stylized and combines yellow and white gold. The particularity of this pendant is the gold quality. Portuguese gold is fa...

Lovely Silver necklace by designer Marianne Berg for Uni David-Andersen 1960s Norway. This is a two-section longer pendant with Viking inspired patterns on a long silver chain neckla...

9ct Gold Heart Locket Beautiful Heart Locket with etched floral pattern by Fred Manshaw Ltd 1974 without glass inside - the image covers are very light p...

From the same 1976 collection by Hubert de Givenchy (1927-2018) as this necklace, TheMet acquired a similar design (accession 1984.598.41). Without the rhinestones of the museum-collected piece (see our photo for comparison), this signed and dated two-tone gilt snake-chain choker features a similar curvilinear interlocking metal...

Vintage Large Gemini Zodiac 0.36 Carat Total Weight Diamond Pendant 18k Gold Very interesting handmade vintage pendant made in solid gold 18 karat and features three diamonds each w...

This beautiful and timeless 14k yellow gold pendant from the 1930s is bezel set with a luscious cushion-shaped green tourmaline above a prong set bright old-European-cut diamond, fitted with an oval gold suspension ring...

This exquisitely detailed pendant displaying "Egyptian Scene" of sterling silver hangs comfortably on a matching sterling silver chain-link necklace. Maker's mark is etched on the back of the pendant. The length of the necklace measures 23 inches. The pendant measures 2 3/8 inches by 1 inch. Total length together is 28 inches. Made in Egypt.

Item Details: Metal Type: 14K Yellow Gold [Hallmarked, and Tested] Weight: 8.0 grams Measurement: 1.75inch long Condition: Excellent

Beautiful cultured pearl and diamond pendant enhanced with scrolls on the top and bottom mounted in 14k white gold. The front is set with a lustrous pearl measuring approximately 6.4...

Doubling as a Brooch or a Pendant, featuring Natural Chrysoprase & Natural Angelskin Coral - crafted completely in 18 Karat Yellow Gold, clearly in multiple techniques of gold-smithi...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - Extremely rare, hard to find piece - 26" chain - 3.5" diameter pendant - Faux jade marbled green resin - Gold...

Givenchy Vintage Pendant Necklace 1970s An amazing vintage piece from the 1970s Givenchy archive. Made in 1977, his incredible pendant features a long snake chain with an oversized...

Outstanding design by genius jewelry mechanic Jorg Heinz. This lovely 15 inch pastel-hue pearl strand features his proprietary unique mystery sphere clasp, ...

Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971 Finland Silver stamps can be found. Tapio Wirkkala (1915-1985) rose to world fame in the early 1950s following the b...

Textured sterling silver large scale pendant created by Theresia Hvorslev for Mema, circa 1972. Pendant measures 3.5" by 3" and suspends from a sterling ...

This 0.17ctw diamond solitaire pendant necklace is a modern take on classic diamond jewelry. It features a stunning round brilliant diamond set in a platinum 18K yellow gold setting....

This 0.75ctw diamond dangle v necklace will make a beautiful statement. Crafted in 14K white gold, the necklace features 0.75ctw of sparkling diamonds. The length of the necklace is ...

A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...

Beautiful Art Deco gold plated necklace, featuring aqua blue glass and a marcasite centrepiece with two drops. Measuring length 47.7 cm / 18.77 inches,...

A 10 karat white gold diamond circle pendant necklace. This simple small pendant features a circular design with pavé set single cut round diamonds weighing approximately .05 total ...

Designed as a highly rendered face of a man with an exaggerated jolly expression. Wearing a fanning headdress with grooved sweeping hair and beard. With oxidized patina throughout. Completed by large jump...

Intriguing charm/pendant: a figural nail. Made, signed and numbered by CARTIER NEW YORK. Set with a faceted old-European diamond, approximately .50 carats. There are two hidden l...

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Necklace made in the antique style of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries by Neapolitan master goldsmiths. Set in 14 Karat yellow gold and silver with rose-cut diamonds...

A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Thomas Gentille, back in the late...

Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon Necklace 1971 This is the second largest size ever made, a really impressive pendant Finland Silver stamps can be found. See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...

This gorgeous carved natural mediterranean red coral necklace is circa 1970's. The pierced carved red coral features flowers. The pendant is approxima...

- Vintage item - Collectible costume jewelry piece from the '70s - 22" slinky snake chain - 2.25" x 1.1" pendant - Faux jade green lucite - Gold plated hardware - Fold over si...

A fine and impressive vintage 0.50Ct diamond and 18k white gold heart shaped pendant; part of our vintage jewelry and estate jewelry collections. This fine and impressive vintage diamond heart pendant...

Dating from the 1970s, this Pisces pendant by Van Cleef & Arpels is composed of 18K gold, diamond, and emeralds. The ribbed bail suspends a circular pendant, within ropetwist frame, ...

Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two Pendants. Jewelry set Apple, Earrings and two pendants. Big Apple and smaller. One Chain. Tapio Wirkkala Finland Jewelry made by Kultakeskus Finland Big Apple made in 1975 Small Apple made in 1976 Earrings made in 1975. Here's a really nice jewelry set designed by Tapio Wirkkala all at once. All Finland Silver stamps can be found. See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...

Beautiful Art Deco gold tone necklace, featuring pale and mid blue glass beads with faux pearls, and a drop pendant. Measuring length 41.7 cm / 16.4 inches, and the glass drop is len...

Van Cleef & Arpels tiger's eye heart pendant long necklace Pendant is made out of 18 karat yellow gold and has a heart-shaped tiger's eye as well as a roun...

Puolikuu Tapio Wirkkala Half Moon "Puolikuu" Sterling Silver Necklace, 1972 Finland All Finland Silver stamps can be found. See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on...

Murano glass pendant costume necklace, Italy. The Murano glass convex ornement and the brass hook are vintage, circa 1970s. The beaded chain and clasp are new. In a beautiful bright...

An exquisite 18k yellow gold necklace showcasing 99 round brilliant diamonds for 24 carats in total, set in a geometric design. Made in France, circa 1970.

A vintage 14 karat yellow gold turquoise buddha charm, This large charm features a carved turquoise stone in Buddha motif with a gold hat and small pe...

Sterling Silver Tapio Wirkkala "Hopeakuu" The Silver Moon 1971 Necklace This largest size ever made, a really impressive pendant Finland Silver stamps can be found. See the last picture. We now have several old jewelry from Tapio Wirkkala on sale...

An exquisite and ornate pendant will be perfect to pair with your gold chain! This pendant is made of a beautiful and vibrant 18k gold with a large citr...

A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...

This sterling silver necklace shows upon typical Wiwen Nilsson characteristics; the geometric lines, the clean-cuts, the modern design and brushed silver, the square faceted cut rock...

A pendant-brooch designed by Thomas Gentille (1936-). A sculptural piece of wearable art, created in New York city by the artist and jewelry maker Tho...