Linda Macneil Collectible Pâte-de-Verre Green Glass Necklace MESH Series

Designed necklace by Linda MacNeil, designed with 24K gold-plated brass, the necklace featuring acid-polished pâte-de-verre glass and 24k gold-plated brass accented by one rectangular piece of polished transparent glass in the center on a wide mesh tubular chain.

This special special necklace, featured in United in Beauty: The Jewelry and Collectors of Linda MacNeil (2002) with a foreword by Helen W. Drutt English, represents the distinguished artistry of Linda MacNeil. Known for her pioneering approach in combining glass with metals, MacNeil’s jewelry is celebrated for its meticulous craftsmanship and innovative design. The inclusion of this necklace in the book underscores its significance and aesthetic value, making it a noteworthy piece for collectors and admirers of contemporary jewelry.

Designer: Linda MacNeil
Metal: 24k gold-plated brass
Center stone: Pate de verre glass
Pendant Measurement: 2 x 1¼ x 1”
Chain Length: 19 inches
Gross weight: 60.6 grams

"Reflecting our times, I use technology, geometry, simplicity, mechanisms, and methods of fabrication as sources for my ideas. Industrial elements such as plate glass and extruded metals are used to their advantage, and the designs are a reaction to the unique characteristics of these materials."

Linda MacNeil