Vortice II

Completed 2019

Necklace. Oxidised silver, 18ct gold, diamonds (0.9ct), silicone, steel, magnets.

Vortice II represents a pair of wings, gently encircling the neck. They are the wings of an angel or guardian, shielding the wearer from harm.  They symbolise freedom, love and protection. The V shape is also a reference to the flight formation of migrating birds.  As each bird beats its wings, vortices of air are created which aid the flight of the bird behind.

Elisabetta Cipriani Gallery exhibited at PAD London, during Frieze art fair 2022, where the Vortice II necklace shared a cabinet with jewellery by artist Anish Kapoor. It was selected by jewellery historian and writer Milena Lazazzera as the main image for an article about silver jewellery for the New York Times (18th November 2022). The necklace was sold later the same month by Elisabetta Cipriani at Design Miami.