modern marcel : vintage Japanese sports medallion pendant necklace
A commemorative medal from the 1969 sports festival at Keio Yochisha, one of Japan's oldest elementary schools, paired with an vintage key and suspended from a silver-toned chain. School sports festivals remain one of Japan's best-loved traditions, and mementoes like this were made to mark the occasion long after the races had finished. A small chrysanthemum charm completes the composition.
materials : silver-toned metal chain, with a vintage Japanese medallion, vintage metal key , and small metal ball charm
chain length : 44cm
pendant : 2.6cm
Modern Marcel
Modern Marcel’s work is inspired by the beauty of the bygone and the promise of the future. By deconstructing vintage elements and incorporating contemporary design philosophies, jewellery by Modern Marcel bridges the space between past and present, creating original pieces with a chance to tell a new story.
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