vintage copper and enamel necklace is a true statement piece! The undulating wave design with rich burgundy red enamel creates such dramatic, sculptural movement.
The necklace features a continuous wavy copper ribbon that flows around the neck in gorgeous organic curves. Each wave section is filled with deep burgundy red enamel speckled with white, creating wonderful texture and depth. The contrast between the warm copper borders and that rich red enamel is absolutely stunning. This is wearable art!
The modernist design and quality craftsmanship suggest this is an artisan-made piece, even though it's unsigned. The substantial copper construction has developed a beautiful natural patina that adds character. This is the kind of bold, architectural jewelry that turns heads and starts conversations!
What You Get:
1 vintage copper and enamel wave necklace
Details:
Unsigned artisan/vintage piece
Solid copper construction
Burgundy red enamel with white speckles
Continuous undulating wave design
Natural aged copper patina
Hook clasp closure
Era: likely 1960s-1980s
Measurements:
Length: Approximately 15-17"
Width of copper waves: Approximately 0.5-0.75"
Condition: Pre-loved vintage with character – enamel intact with beautiful color, copper shows natural patina, secure clasp
Learning Note: Copper and enamel jewelry became hugely popular during the Arts & Crafts revival of the 1960s-70s! Artisans loved working with copper because it conducted heat well for enameling and developed gorgeous patina over time. The wave or ribbon motif was a signature of modernist jewelry design, representing fluidity and organic movement. Red enamel was particularly challenging to work with as it required precise firing temperatures, making pieces like this a mark of skilled craftsmanship. Many beautiful copper enamel pieces were created by studio artists and sold at craft fairs!
