Necklace

Explore 18 award-winning designs tagged Necklace on A Design News.

Designer: XU Jiawen Karmen Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

The Balance of Wisdom

This necklace offers a meaningful return to jewelry's core, going beyond luxury symbols to focus on comfort, health and cultural identity. It features an innovative rear counterbalance structure that supports healthy ergonomics, reduces strain, and allows the wearer to carry themselves with natural poise and confidence. It embodies cultural depth and personal identity: the round and square signifying the Eastern wisdom of balancing flexibility and integrity. This work is a powerful example of jewelry that honors the body, enriches the spirit, and connects people to stories of their heritage.

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Designer: Qingfeng Shanghai Qingfeng Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Dancing Crane

Dancing Crane is a necklace shaped like a crane. The long neck of the crane is bent into a slender arc and forms the collar. Simple lines outline the overall shape and contrast with the detailed lines of the tail and the wings. The head is linked to the tail, so the bird appears to look back and comb its feathers. White diamonds, black diamonds, ice jadeite and a ruby are set into the gold body. Hidden buckles behind the collar allow the piece to be separated. The tail becomes a brooch, the wings become a pendant, and the remaining head and neck form a simple necklace for daily wear.

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Designer: Jung Ki Min Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Great Blue Hole

Great Blue Hole is a necklace inspired by the marine sinkhole of the same name in Belize. The design translates a large natural landscape into a wearable sculptural form. Layered metal components are raised on wires of varying lengths to create dimensional volume and depth. Sawing, casting, enameling, stone setting, chasing and repousse were used to build the forms and surface textures. The necklace measures 130 mm in width, 15 mm in depth and 75 mm in height, with a pearl string of 450 mm. Movement of the body shifts light across the layers.

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Designer: Maryam Kordahmadi Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Rose Heart Legacy

Rose Heart Legacy is a convertible necklace that can also be worn as a brooch. The pendant shows a white rose set with diamonds and a red ruby, chosen to represent purity and passion. The leaves are sculpted from 18 karat white gold. A small heartbeat sensor is placed behind the rose and detects the pulse of the wearer when the piece rests against the skin. The sensor is powered by a replaceable micro battery. The design joins traditional jewelry craft with miniaturized electronics.

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Designer: Paloma Sanchez Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Core

Core is a handmade, one of a kind, necklace with two silicon specimens from the Swiss Apls holding a Sri Lankan natural pink sapphire core. The design features 18kt melted-looking gold accents and an 18kt gold chain. The round brilliant cut Pink Sapphire 2.5cts acts as the centerpiece of the necklace, carving a space for itself between the two silicon specimens as if the gem was breaking the earth to see the light. The design effectively captures the essence of the genesis of gemstones in a visually striking manner.

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Designer: Nono Lu Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Ocean

Ocean is a handmade necklace inspired by the waves of the sea. The piece is made of platinum with blue gradient enamel and is set with emerald, sapphire and diamond. The emerald shows a deep green tone that recalls the color of the sea. The diamonds add bright points of light, similar to foam on water. The clear blue of the sapphire recalls calm open water. The curved lines follow the shape of waves and give the necklace a soft and flowing form. The necklace measures 45 by 10 millimeters and is presented in luxury packaging.

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Designer: Elinn Fang Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Midnight Tide

Midnight Tide is a necklace made of 18ct white gold with inlaid diamonds. The neckpiece consists of 79 individually modeled units, each cast to serve a specific function and shaped in reference to human bones. The units interconnect through an original linkage mechanism inspired by body ligaments, which creates controlled tension and fluid movement. Each unit was prototyped, assembled and recast with precise adjustment, and the joints were fine-tuned by hand. The resulting form recalls the movement of ocean tides across the shoulder.

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Designer: Binying Xu Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Purple Lily Pearl

Purple Lily Pearl is a necklace inspired by Flowers Hand Scroll, a Chinese painting held in the Palace Museum. The lily was chosen as a symbol of purity and good fortune. The petals are made with the traditional Chinese filigree technique, and sparkling gemstones form the stamens. Purple pearls native to China are strung together with the lily forms, and purple crystals add further color. The necklace belongs to a set that also includes a bracelet and a pair of earrings. The design suits both daily wear and evening occasions.

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Designer: Britta Schwalm Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Elysian

Elysian is a 750 yellow gold necklace featuring a main piece with an 11 x 7 mm vibrant green tourmaline and a faceted freshwater pearl. The necklace, made from a thick gold round wire, has a handcrafted clasp. The main piece, inspired by Art Nouveau, uses finely woven gold wire to create wing-like elements around the tourmaline. The 8 mm pearl's new faceting technique enhances its natural shimmer. This innovative piece celebrates nature's beauty and human craftsmanship.

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Designer: Maryam Kordahmadi Work: Necklace Tag: Jewelry

Noble Bloom

The Magnolia and Red Cardinal Necklace is a stunning jewelry piece made of white gold, diamonds, rubies, onyx, and coral. The necklace features a magnolia pendant with intricate petals, adorned with diamonds and rubies, while the magnolia's center is set with vibrant rubies. The necklace chain alternates between diamonds, coral, and onyx, providing a dramatic contrast to the pendant. This timeless piece is a celebration of nature and a symbol of elegance and sophistication.

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Designer: 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: 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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