Thorns and swords that look gentle and sweet? Most jewels don’t walk this fine line, but Aesa’s latest pendants take the themes of weaponry and skin-pricking objects and turn it into something truly feminine. Mystical, ethereal, and a tad medieval, these necklaces look like they have been hand-melded with rugged delicacy.
The Mirror Thorn pendant ($310) delivers the sharpness of other spiked jewels, but this graceful thorn pours down from an intriguing framed mirror, to an light and airy effect. It’s about being equally naughty and nice. Oxidized silver makes for a rosy tint on the Ribbon Sword ($305), setting this sterling necklace apart from the rest. This sword acquires the look of romance when it’s entwined in a mysterious ribbon. Cross your heart and hope to die? More like hope to love! A delicate cable chain is set off with an asymmetrical pair of dueling swords, on the Crossing Thorns piece ($315).
Perfect for layering, these are for the lady who likes her jewels with a bit of edge or the rebel who takes a softer approach. Available at Barneys New York.
