John Elliott and M.A.R.S. unveil radiant gemstone necklaces
A vibrant new collection of pendant and link necklaces in sterling silver and gold arrives this week, born from the ongoing dialogue between the Los Angeles menswear house and the celebrated Japanese jewelry atelier.
AI-assisted voice playback. Starts only when you choose Play.
The partnership between John Elliott and M.A.R.S., the Tokyo based jewelry label known for its meticulous metalwork and sculptural sensibility, returns with six pieces that distil the essence of both houses into wearable form. Sterling silver and 18 karat gold meet coloured stones and polished gemstones, each pendant and link detailed with the kind of refined restraint that defines contemporary luxury.
The collection comprises three distinct offerings. Diamond and cross pendant necklaces anchor the lineup with their architectural precision, their fine chains suspending each motif with quiet authority. Twist link necklaces introduce movement and fluidity through their interlocking silver construction, while newly introduced onyx pendant necklaces bring depth and shadow to the offering, their dark faceted stones set within precious metal that catches and reflects light.
Each piece emerges from the hands of craftspeople schooled in the Japanese tradition of meticulous material manipulation. The result reads less like jewellery and more like small scale sculpture, meant to sit against skin and move with the body. The restraint of the design means these pieces layer effortlessly alongside one another or stand alone as quiet statements of intent.
John Elliott’s Melrose flagship in Los Angeles welcomes the collection tomorrow, November 10, with stockists including johnelliott.com. The New York SoHo location follows later in the week, extending the launch across the country.
Imagery courtesy of John Elliott (@johnelliottco).
