Collection: Renaissance Necklaces
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Solitaire Pearl Fretwork Necklace 5734
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Paved Beetle Pendant 5752
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Tri-tone Heart Pendant 5293
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Filigree Teardrop Pearl Necklace 6275
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price $99Regular priceUnit price / per$177Sale price $99Sale -
Heart Mabe Pearl Key Pendant 5840
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $98Regular priceUnit price / per$175Sale price From $98Sale -
Mabe Pearl Minimalist Pendant 5841
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $125Regular priceUnit price / per$223Sale price From $125Sale -
Brushed Heart Pendant Necklace 6120
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Matte Maple Leaf Pendant 5412
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Mabe Pearl Flower Necklace 6011
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Natural Topaz Floral Necklace 6062
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Lace Pattern Clover Necklace 6124
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Enamel Fan Drop Necklace 6010
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Starry Filigree Necklace 6002
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Filigree Leaf Honeycomb Necklace 5807
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Padlock Pendant Necklace 5827
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Twisting Rope Chain 60cm 5754
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Diamond Cut Rombo Curb Chain 50cm 6060
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price $74Regular priceUnit price / per$132Sale price $74Sale -
Mabe Pearl Filigree Clover Pendant 5822
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $106Regular priceUnit price / per$188Sale price From $106Sale -
Mabe Pearl Key Charm Pendant 6008
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $98Regular priceUnit price / per$175Sale price From $98Sale -
Mabe Pearl Floral Pendant 5818
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $106Regular priceUnit price / per$188Sale price From $106Sale -
Mabe Pearl Garland Halo Pendant 5819
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $106Regular priceUnit price / per$188Sale price From $106Sale -
Mabe Pearl Filigree Pendant 5843
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $98Regular priceUnit price / per$175Sale price From $98Sale -
Mabe Pearl Classic Fretwork Pendant 6006
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Mabe Pearl Filigree Leaf Pendant 5844
Vendor:Sterling SilverRegular price From $98Regular priceUnit price / per$175Sale price From $98Sale
Renaissance Necklaces
This Renaissance necklace collection is inspired by the Renaissance era, a time of innovation and discovery. Each necklace is a unique creation that showcases the beauty and diversity of this period. From delicate chains to bold pendants, our necklace collection offers a variety of styles and designs that suit any occasion.
What jewelry was worn in the Renaissance?
The Renaissance was a period of cultural rebirth that spanned from the 14th to the 17th century in Europe. It was marked by artistic, scientific, and technological innovations, as well as by the expansion of trade and exploration. One of the aspects of Renaissance culture that reflected these changes was jewelry.
Jewelry in the Renaissance was not only a form of adornment, but also a symbol of status, wealth, and power. It was worn by both men and women of the nobility and the emerging middle class, who competed with each other in displaying their riches and taste. Jewelry also had religious and sentimental meanings, as it was used to express devotion, commemorate events, or honor loved ones.
The most common materials used for jewelry in the Renaissance were gold, precious stones, pearls, and enamels. Goldsmiths and lapidaries employed various techniques to create intricate and elaborate designs, such as casting, chasing, hammering, soldering, embossing, engraving, filigree, enameling, and faceting. They also drew inspiration from ancient sources, such as Roman coins, Greek cameos, and Egyptian scarabs.
The most important jewelry item from the Renaissance was the pendant. It replaced the Medieval brooch as being the most common jewel and was worn on a necklace, long gold chain, fixed to the dress or on a chain worn on the girdle. Pendants could have various shapes and motifs, such as crosses, medals, hearts, animals, flowers, or letters. They could also contain relics, portraits, miniatures, or inscriptions. Some pendants were designed to open and reveal hidden compartments or mechanisms.
Other popular jewelry items in the Renaissance were rings, earrings, bracelets, necklaces, chains, brooches, and hair ornaments. Rings were often given as gifts or tokens of love or friendship. They could feature gemstones, engravings, or mottos. Earrings were usually made of pearls or gemstones dangling from gold wires or hoops. Bracelets were worn on the wrists or upper arms and could be simple bands or elaborate chains with pendants. Necklaces were composed of pearls or beads strung on silk threads or gold wires. Chains were worn around the neck or waist and could hold pendants or other accessories. Brooches were used to fasten clothing or hats and could have various shapes and decorations. Hair ornaments included pins, combs, tiaras, diadems, and wreaths made of gold, pearls, gemstones, or flowers.
Jewelry in the Renaissance was a reflection of the artistic and social changes that occurred during this period. It was a way of expressing one's identity, personality, and preferences. It was also a way of communicating one's status, wealth, and power. Jewelry was not only an accessory but also a work of art.