{"title":"Contemporary Necklaces","description":"Luxurious collection of contemporary necklaces featuring artists such as Betty Cooke, Eduardo Herrera and other various artists, all for sale by Stella Rubin Antiques.","products":[{"product_id":"eduardo-herrera-oxidized-silver-and-tumbaga-necklace","title":"Eduardo Herrera Oxidized Silver and Tumbaga Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis extraordinary necklace was made by Mexican architect turned jeweler, Eduardo Herrera. It is made of oxidized 950 silver (higher quality than sterling) and tumbaga. Tumbaga is a pre-Colombian technique used in Mesoamerica and South America to create an alloy of gold with copper.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe combination of tumbaga with the blackened silver could not be more striking. Herrera's architectural background is evident in the construction of this necklace with elaborately overlapping graduated size links. The back is as beautiful as the front.\u003cbr\u003e\nIt measures 1 1\/2\" at its widest and approximately 18\" in length. The curvature of the necklace makes it difficult to measure precisely.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044354527467,"sku":"1257591","price":2650.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/1257591-eduardo-castillo-oxidized-silver-and-tumbaga-necklace-main.jpg?v=1681241798"},{"product_id":"eduardo-herrera-silver-scales-necklace","title":"Eduardo Herrera Silver \"Scales\" Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eExquisite irregular shaped links necklace by Mexican silver designer, Eduardo Herrera. Herrera names this his Scales design. The necklace begins at the clasp with two rows of links on one side and  three on the other. One of the wonderful aspects of this necklace is that there is no absolute back and front. One can wear it with the invisible clasp placed anywhere.\u003cbr\u003e\nThe back is as beautiful as the front with many rivets connecting the links. The links have movement making the necklace very comfortable to wear. \u003cbr\u003e\nThe length is approximately 18 1\/2 inches but difficult to measure precisely because of the natural curve of the piece. It is made of 990 silver, higher quality than the standard for sterling. The necklace is accompanied by Herrera's custom made wood box.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044354593003,"sku":"1379551","price":2550.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/eduardo-herrera-silver-scales-necklace-1379551-1.jpg?v=1643693181"},{"product_id":"silver-and-agate-necklace","title":"Silver and Agate Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade sterling silver and agate necklace. 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Links are 5\/16\" wide.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044354953451,"sku":"1218006","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/silver-and-copper-necklace-with-rose-quartz-1218006-1.jpg?v=1643693198"},{"product_id":"silver-and-picture-agate-necklace-link-product-1034911","title":"Silver and Picture Agate Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver pendant with translucent picture agate stones. Measures 1 3\/4\" to a side. Strung on 20\" satin cord with handmade silver clasp. Made by same jeweler as Item #1034911.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044355477739,"sku":"1038356","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/silver-and-picture-agate-necklace-1038356-1_06fd1b9d-be76-4320-a8a8-599fb8361877.jpg?v=1681241857"},{"product_id":"silver-beads-necklace-with-onyx-center","title":"Silver Beads Necklace with Onyx Center","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis graduated silver beads necklace is centered with a huge, fabulous ball of a roped silver design interspersed with oval onyx stones. The center ball measures 1 1\/2\" in diameter. The necklace is 20\" wearable length. Beads can easily be removed from the ends if one wanted to shorten it. Strung on a silver chain. Both the interior chain and all of the balls are all handmade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044355707115,"sku":"1251327","price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/silver-beads-necklace-with-onyx-center-1251327-1-Edit.jpg?v=1681241879"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-decorated-beads-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver Decorated Beads Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver beads with exquisitely detailed designs. The beads were intentionally darkened and then curvilinear designs were soldered on top of each bead. Possibly a unique design. Made in Mexico. 18 1\/2\" wearable length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044356100331,"sku":"1015794","price":450.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/sterling-silver-decorated-beads-necklace-1015794-1.jpg?v=1643693228"},{"product_id":"sterling-silver-pendant-necklace","title":"Sterling Silver Pendant Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eSterling silver pendant necklace with a combination of textures. The ball has a lightly scratched surface while the elongated part is made of irregular dots. The silver ring on the cord is a nice added touch. The elongated pieces can be worn side by side or separated. It is hung on a satin cord measuring 23\" long that can be adjusted to any shorter length.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42044356198635,"sku":"1281862","price":225.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/1281862-sterling-silver-pendant-necklace-picture1.jpg?v=1681241933"},{"product_id":"betty-cooke-sterling-necklace-with-aragonite-cluster","title":"Betty Cooke Sterling Necklace with Aragonite Crystal","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOne of a kind sterling silver necklace by modernist designer, Betty Cooke. The necklace consists of eleven rectangular links of different sizes, the largest being 1\" x 2 1\/4\". Suspended from the links is a prong set Aragonite crystal cluster measuring 1 3\/4\" in diameter. The necklace is 19 1\/2\" in length and closes with a hook clasp. It is illustrated in both \"Form and Function: American Modernist Jewelry 1940 - 1970\" and \"Modernist Jewelry 1930 - 1960, The Wearable Art Movement.\" Both were written by Marbeth Schon.\u003c\/span\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42432705167595,"sku":"j-1002","price":4600.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/j1001-betty-cooke-sterling-aragonite-necklace-i-2211-Edit.jpg?v=1644619367"},{"product_id":"silver-balls-necklace-with-lapis-lazuli","title":"Sterling Silver Balls Necklace with Lapis Lazuli","description":"\u003cp\u003eHandmade sterling silver necklace with graduated size balls. The three largest balls have the addition of tiny silver beads; squiggles and oval shaped lapis lazuli. Each large ball has 10 lapis stones. The necklace is strung on a silver chain. All of the balls are handmade. The necklace is 18 1\/4 inches in length. Made in Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43570367594731,"sku":"j1012","price":675.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/products\/j-1012-silverlapisballsnecklace.jpg?v=1668881078"},{"product_id":"taney-silver-necklace","title":"Tane Long Silver Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eVersatile necklace by Tane with multiple silver loops strung on a very, very dark purple (almost black) rubber cord. A silver band allows the necklace to be adjusted in length to as long as 40 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace has 10 silver loops of a variety of shapes and sizes. In addition to the Tane hallmark, there are the initials of LL for Lucila de la Lama, one of Tane's premier designers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is very sporty and stylish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43974051463403,"sku":"j1037","price":775.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/files\/j-1037-taneynecklace.jpg?v=1685384965"},{"product_id":"taney-silver-necklace-1","title":"Tane Oval Links Silver Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eDelicate links sterling silver necklace by Tane, Mexico's premier design group. The oval links are textured on both sides. Each link measures 3\/8\" x 1\/4\" with a total length of  21 1\/2\". The necklace has a clasp so one can wear it with a pendant. It stands well on its own or can be grouped with other necklaces.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43981533249771,"sku":"j1041","price":475.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/files\/j-1041-taneynecklace.jpg?v=1685736928"},{"product_id":"taney-silver-necklace-2","title":"Tane Sterling Silver \"Sprinkles\" Necklace","description":"\u003cp\u003eTane sterling silver necklace with many hundreds of \"sprinkles\". One might also see them as nail heads or fringe. Each is 3\/8\" long.  The necklace measures 17 inches in length. 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The necklace has a magnetized push clasp with a gold vermeil safety catch.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stella Rubin Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44019616841963,"sku":"j1046","price":735.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/7954\/6347\/files\/j-1046-taneynecklace.jpg?v=1688414856"},{"product_id":"tane-silver-necklace","title":"Tane Sterling Silver Choker Necklace","description":"Stunning sterling silver necklace by Tane, Mexico's most prestigious jeweler. The necklace consists of overlapping circles that measure 3\/4 inch in diameter. The center circle is 1 1\/8 inches. The necklace has substantial weight (245 grams) because each circle has a curved top attached to a flat bottom. The necklace has a push clasp that is virtually invisible when closed.\u003cbr\u003eThe necklace is 19 3\/4 inches in length. In spite of its weight, it is very comfortable to wear. 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