{"product_id":"hans-hansen-bent-gabrielsen-denmark-vintage-sterling-silver-modernist-choker-214","title":"Hans Hansen Bent Gabrielsen Denmark Vintage Sterling Silver Modernist Choker 214","description":"\u003cp\u003eA breathtaking example of Danish modernist design, this vintage sterling silver choker from Hans Hansen, designed by Bent Gabrielsen (model 214), epitomizes the sculptural minimalism that made mid-century Scandinavian jewelry legendary. Rather than a chain or beaded strand, the piece is a rigid open neck ring, a stiff, curved torque that hugs the throat and sweeps to an asymmetric front opening. The genius of the design lies in its tapering profile: the band begins narrow at the back of the neck and flares dramatically toward the front into two flat, leaf-like or trumpet-shaped terminals, one notably broader than the other, that meet just off-center at the throat. Each terminal swells to a smooth, gently concave blade with softly pointed tips, catching and pooling light across its polished planes in a way that emphasizes pure form over ornament. There are no stones, no engraving, only the confident interplay of dimension, curve, and reflective surface, the essence of Gabrielsen's celebrated modernist vocabulary. The silver carries a warm, slightly variegated patina with subtle tarnish and faint surface marks across the high-shine faces, all consistent with genuine vintage age and easily refreshed if desired. Structurally the neck ring holds its form firmly, with the rigid band providing the springy tension that keeps the choker seated comfortably while allowing it to be eased open for wear. The interior reaches would carry the Hans Hansen maker's marks and Denmark sterling stamps that authenticate this important workshop attribution. For collectors of twentieth-century design, this is a standout: Hans Hansen and Bent Gabrielsen pieces are highly sought after for their architectural purity and museum-quality aesthetic. Worn alone against bare skin or a simple neckline, the choker reads as wearable sculpture, an artful, statement-making acquisition that pairs the intrinsic value of sterling with the enduring cachet of Danish design history.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mr Silverware","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55225645629731,"sku":"hans-hansen-bent-gabrielsen-denmark-vintage-sterling-silver-modernist-choker-214","price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0889\/6099\/1523\/files\/hans-hansen-bent-gabrielsen-denmark-vintage-sterling-silver-modernist-choker-214_01.jpg?v=1781301019","url":"https:\/\/dannysvintagewatches.com\/products\/hans-hansen-bent-gabrielsen-denmark-vintage-sterling-silver-modernist-choker-214","provider":"Danny's Vintage Watches","version":"1.0","type":"link"}