Necklace

Explore 18 award-winning designs tagged Necklace on Magazine of Design.

Designer / Brand: Bowie Wong Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Dhvaja

Dhvaja is a necklace that can be opened to store small keepsakes. The form is inspired by the dhvaja, one of the Eight Auspicious Symbols of Buddhism, which stands for victory and the power to overcome evil. The necklace is made of 18k gold and finished with mirror polishing and beaded edge craftsmanship. Two main parts form the piece: a decorative dhvaja and a sealed container. The dhvaja is gently rotated to detach it from the chain, so items such as a lock of hair, scriptures or letters can be placed inside. The waterproof design allows long-term wear.

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Designer / Brand: Anna-Reetta Väänänen Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Waves

Waves is a necklace made from recycled sterling silver. The form of the necklace imitates the movement of water and curly hair. The matt surface is created with a needle matt technique and resembles suede. The original piece for casting and mold making was shaped by hand, by bending warm wax sheets with form giving irons. Each necklace element has a larger wave at its center, surrounded by smaller waves, to create natural movement and a balanced design. The necklace is festive yet light to wear. The silver is not plated, and production takes place in Finland.

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Designer / Brand: Austin Scribner Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Star Map

Star Map is a custom necklace that shows the night sky as it appeared at a chosen time and place. The pendant carries a darkened engraving of constellations, orbital lines and the Milky Way, while circular cutouts represent the planets of the solar system. Each pendant measures 31.75 mm in diameter and 1.4 mm in thickness, and is made of brass plated with 14k gold, sterling silver or rose gold. A central hole holds the chain, which is adjustable up to 22 inches. The design keeps a personal moment in lasting form.

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Designer / Brand: Larissa Moraes Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Van Gogh's Gladioli

Van Gogh's Gladioli is a handmade necklace inspired by a flower painting by Vincent van Gogh. The necklace is made of 18 karat gold and set with natural gemstones, including light citrine, ruby and morganite. The variety of the flowers is shown through the different hues and colors of the stones. Delicate carvings in the gold represent the midrib and the veins of the leaves. The contours follow the asymmetry and the balance found in nature. The piece is lightweight and comfortable to wear.

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Designer / Brand: Siting Ye Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Love Door

The Door of One's Heart is a necklace made of 18K gold, diamonds and enamel. The pendant is formed of two layers shaped like doors. When the back piece is moved to the right, the two doors rotate and together form a heart. A new bearing structure inside the pendant allows the movement, and a fine buckle fixes the doors at an angle of 90 degrees. The necklace can be worn in two forms, each with its own appearance and meaning. The design uses simplified lines to express the idea of opening the door of the heart.

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Designer / Brand: Camilla Marcondes Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Crocheted

Crocheted is a maxi-necklace in an antique gold tone. The design has the handcrafted lace made by women in Northeast of Brazil as its inpiration. The flowerish patterns of the laces and their delicate cut-outs were used as the main elements in the structure of the project. Due to its size and eye-catching presence, Crocheted is to be wore as a Statement Jewelry.

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