Vintage Vivienne Westwood Apple and Bow Pendant Long Necklace, circa 2005

Product Information

A stunning Vivienne Westwood Apple and Bow pendant necklace dating to circa 2005, the long graduated chain shifting from gold tone at the pendant to silver tone - a signature detail of the label's jewellery from this period.

The Bow: Features a detailed, open-work ribbon bow completely pavé set with crystals in shades of pink and lilac.

The Apple: A large, three-dimensional apple charm in gold-tone metal, encrusted with pale lime, peridot and olivine green crystals

The Orb: The iconic Vivienne Westwood Saturn Orb motif sits prominently in gold-tone metal on the top right of the apple.

The necklace can be adjusted to a shorter length and closes with a lobster clasp. It is finished with an oval charm marked 'Vivienne Westwood'.  

In good vintage condition with some minor discolouration to the metal.

Supplied in faded Vivienne Westwood Accessories suede pouch.

Dimensions:

Chain length: 75 cm | 29.5 inches

Pendant: 7 cm x 4.2 cm | 2.75 x 1.65 inches

Total drop approx. 44 cm | 17.5 inches

Weight: 57 grms

Please note there is only one necklace available.

The Symbolism Behind the Orb

The iconic Vivienne Westwood logo, known as "The Orb," beautifully encapsulates the designer's philosophy of bringing the past into the future. The central element is inspired by the Sovereign's Orb, a piece of the British Crown Jewels that symbolises the monarch's power and tradition. Dame Vivienne then subverted this royal insignia by adding the futuristic, celestial rings of the planet Saturn around it. This fusion of the traditional orb with the space-age ring represents a perfect blend of heritage and a forward-thinking, punk-futuristic vision.

Vivienne Westwood, the iconic British fashion designer, rose to prominence in the 1970s with rebellious avant-garde designs fusing punk aesthetics with traditional British elegance. Her creations have attracted high-profile clients including Dita Von Teese, Naomi Campbell, and Princess Eugenie. In the 1980s, Westwood began designing jewellery, incorporating her signature Saturn Orb motif into striking, unconventional pieces that reflected her flair for blending history, art, and subversion.

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