Friday, August 13, 2010

Fit for a queen

This necklace looks like it could be 4000 years old, brought forth from some Mesopotamian ruin. But it wasn't - it was crafted in the 1940s by the Modernist artist/jeweler/sculptor Harry Bertoia. I don't know anything about American Modernist Jewelry, but this piece makes me want to learn. My heart is glued to my ribs right now.

See more examples of American Modernist jewelry at modernsilver.com.

6 comments:

lauren said...

this necklace is so so rad! i didn't know Bertoia ventured out of making metal furniture, like the iconic Bertoia chair, thanks for teaching me something this morning!

tree and kimball said...

absolutely stunning! i love the ever-so-slightly hammered texture.

labonnefemme1 said...

It reminds me of maple seedlings falling. Just beautiful! Again, thanks for the history :)

Karen/Small Earth Vintage said...

Wonderful! Reminds me a little of the Calder jewelry I saw on exhibit here in Grand Rapids last year.

Zohar said...

It is quite a beauty, I like that ito blends femininity with edgyness you know what I mean?

alexkeller said...

you almost gave a heart attack. i thought for a second you had this piece and was going to sell it - to me, of course :)

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