Alessi Aleesi MT11 Fiato Sul Collo Chain, Silver

I saw this necklace in the Guggenheim museum in NYC but they were out of stock. I found here on Amazon for half the price and am so happy I did! The necklace is delicate, so you have to be careful in putting it on/taking off. But it is my favorite piece I've ever had. BEAUTIFUL!

The modern simplicity, design, and material selected is what grabbed my attention. I am an adherent to the concept of "less is more" from the modern architectural phase of the international style in the first half of the 20th century. I love both simplicity and geometry as they apply to all the arts and of life in general. It would have gotten a 5 for design but the execution fails somewhat in that the designer failed to make sure it doesn't rock around the neck because of the uneven weight distribution. Because of this defect in design I will give it a 4, keep it and just adjust it as need be. And I love that it is stainless steel rather than a precious metal because it's value is merely in the design and if someone likes it then it can't be because of its worth in basic metal, hence no one will be likely to steal it because other than its art it has no value.

I gave this and the matching earrings to my wife for her birthday. She absolutely loved both pieces.