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Marie Curie Aquamarine Vintage Necklace



Marie Curie Aquamarine Vintage Necklace
This one-of-a-kind Marie Curie Aquamarine Vintage Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a layered composition built from vintage components circa 1950s, anchored by a gemstone cluster of moss aquamarine, grey moonstone, labradorite, pyrite, cats eye seminole, and freshwater pearls, with Swarovski crystal accents throughout.
The necklace runs on a sterling silver link chain threaded with snakeskin patterned leather and fastened by a fancy sterling silver triple strand clasp with white topaz details. Pendant length is 4 inches from the top of the necklace; total necklace length is 18 inches. Every element was chosen to work together: the organic texture of the leather against the precision of the silver links, the earth tones of the moss aquamarine against the flash of labradorite. From the vintage collection: built once, never replicated, never manufactured.
Every stone in the cluster is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat. That is the only way to build a layered cluster around stones like moss aquamarine and moonstone without putting them at risk. Briolettes and drilled beads are set through their narrowest point, where a stone is most brittle, so I work each wire link by hand, fitting it to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and the stone sits without pressure. The result is a cluster that holds its shape, moves naturally, and lets each stone catch light from its own angle.
One of a kind. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the vintage collection.
Andrea LI Designs - Life is too short to be ordinary.
Product Specs:
• Vintage components circa 1950’s.
• Gemstone clusters made of moss aquamarine, grey moonstone, labradorite, pyrite, cats eye seminole and freshwater pearls.
• Swarovski crystal accents throughout.
• Sterling silver link chain and wire.
• Fancy sterling silver triple strand clasp with white topaz details.
• Snakeskin patterned leather threaded through the sterling silver link chain.
• Asymmetrical pendant length from top of necklace to bottom 4’’.
• Necklace total length 18’’.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
This one-of-a-kind Marie Curie Aquamarine Vintage Necklace is handmade by Andrea Li in her Denver studio: a layered composition built from vintage components circa 1950s, anchored by a gemstone cluster of moss aquamarine, grey moonstone, labradorite, pyrite, cats eye seminole, and freshwater pearls, with Swarovski crystal accents throughout.
The necklace runs on a sterling silver link chain threaded with snakeskin patterned leather and fastened by a fancy sterling silver triple strand clasp with white topaz details. Pendant length is 4 inches from the top of the necklace; total necklace length is 18 inches. Every element was chosen to work together: the organic texture of the leather against the precision of the silver links, the earth tones of the moss aquamarine against the flash of labradorite. From the vintage collection: built once, never replicated, never manufactured.
Every stone in the cluster is cold-connected, assembled with wire and never with heat. That is the only way to build a layered cluster around stones like moss aquamarine and moonstone without putting them at risk. Briolettes and drilled beads are set through their narrowest point, where a stone is most brittle, so I work each wire link by hand, fitting it to the drilled hole so the connection is secure and the stone sits without pressure. The result is a cluster that holds its shape, moves naturally, and lets each stone catch light from its own angle.
One of a kind. When it sells, it’s gone. Explore more in the vintage collection.
Andrea LI Designs - Life is too short to be ordinary.
Product Specs:
• Vintage components circa 1950’s.
• Gemstone clusters made of moss aquamarine, grey moonstone, labradorite, pyrite, cats eye seminole and freshwater pearls.
• Swarovski crystal accents throughout.
• Sterling silver link chain and wire.
• Fancy sterling silver triple strand clasp with white topaz details.
• Snakeskin patterned leather threaded through the sterling silver link chain.
• Asymmetrical pendant length from top of necklace to bottom 4’’.
• Necklace total length 18’’.
Ships same day (Mon–Wed orders before 4pm MT) FedEx 2-Day | Fully Insured | Signature Required 14-day returns | Full shipping & returns policy →
| This necklace | A typical vintage-style necklace | |
|---|---|---|
| Vintage components | Genuine circa 1950s components integrated throughout | Reproduced or decorative vintage-look findings |
| Construction | Cold connection, no heat near the stones | Soldered or glued assembly |
| Stones | Moss aquamarine, grey moonstone, labradorite, pyrite, cats eye seminole, freshwater pearls, Swarovski crystals, white topaz clasp detail | One or two commercial stones |
| Chain & texture | Sterling silver link chain with snakeskin patterned leather threaded through | Single metal chain, no texture layering |
| Length | 18" total; 4" asymmetrical pendant drop | Standardized length, fixed pendant |
| Availability | One of a kind, vintage collection, built once | Mass-produced or restocked |
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Named after Sappho who founded Western literature along with Homer. You gotta admire a woman who was fierce in her handling of the one thing that is mightier than the sword, a pen. Write your own ticket and get one step closer to infamy when you wear this sparkling statement necklace.
The neutral shimmer of rhinestones will punctuate perfectly with any color. However, for maximizing drama you can never go wrong with a LBD. This combo is as classic as Breakfast at Tiffany’s.
These limited designs are handmade with love and assembled from a curated selection of various vintage pieces. Each one with a rich history that has been re-worked into a newer modern version and integrated with unexpected components to give them fresh appeal. Part of a curated collection of one of a kind pieces will be gone forever once they sell out.
Andrea LI Designs - Life is too short to be ordinary.
Product Specs:
• Rhinestone vintage jewelry components from 1930’s-1950’s.
• Sterling silver wire.
• Pendant length 3 1/2’’ from top of the necklace to the bottom.
• Necklace total length 16 1/2’’