Necklaces & Pendants

A necklace establishes a line; a pendant gives it a point of emphasis. ÆON’s selection explores both through signed jewels, ancient gold and distinctive figurative designs. Cartier’s Le Baiser du Dragon, a Van Cleef & Arpels diamond heart and Carlo Illario’s polychrome goldwork offer contrasting approaches to colour and composition. A Hellenistic rosette, originally an earring and now worn as a pendant, makes the passage between periods tangible. The interest lies in choosing a piece whose proportions and character remain convincing beyond the circumstances of its creation.