Some jewels earn their place in a collection by being worn again and again. This exquisite Frank Usher necklace is one of them.
 
Crafted in richly gold-plated metal, this beautiful 1980s design features a luminous oval moonstone cabochon framed by a halo of sparkling rhinestones, suspended from an elegant articulated link chain that sits beautifully against the neckline.
 
The design is quintessentially Frank Usher - glamorous yet wearable, sophisticated without feeling formal. The softly glowing moonstone cabochon catches the light with a gentle, ethereal quality, while the crystal surround adds just enough sparkle to elevate even the simplest ensemble.
 
What makes this piece particularly special is its versatility. Unlike statement jewellery reserved for special occasions, this is the sort of necklace you will reach for repeatedly. It slips effortlessly into everyday life, adding polish, femininity and character without ever feeling overdone.
 
Wear it with a crisp white shirt and tailored trousers for the office. Pair it with a simple T-shirt and vintage denim for a coffee date. Let it soften the lines of a navy polo or add a touch of elegance to your favourite tennis whites. It works beautifully with cashmere knits, summer dresses and weekend separates alike - the perfect finishing touch for those moments when you wish to look effortlessly well put together without appearing overdressed.
 
It possesses that increasingly rare quality found in the finest vintage jewellery: ease.
And of course, there is the added pleasure of wearing something genuinely vintage. Long before sustainability became fashionable, pieces such as this were made to endure - treasured, worn, and passed on. Choosing vintage is perhaps the most elegant form of sustainable luxury.
 
Highlights
Authentic Frank Usher
c.1980s
Deadstock; never pre-owned
Gold-plated articulated link necklace
Oval moonstone cabochon centrepiece
Rhinestone halo surround
Lightweight and comfortable to wear
Effortlessly transitions from daywear to evening wear
Sustainable vintage luxury
Excellent unworn vintage condition
A beautiful example of Frank Usher's gift for creating jewellery that feels equally at home with everyday dressing and special occasions — as relevant today as it was over forty years ago.
 
Provenance
These earrings come from a remarkable discovery - deadstock from a historic London jewellery warehouse that closed its doors in the late 1980s. Decades later, the warehouse was rediscovered and reopened, revealing untouched vintage inventory preserved exactly as it was when the business ceased operations.
Today, this archive supplies rare pieces to film and production houses such as Bridgerton, Joan, and other major costume productions, alongside a select circle of vintage dealers.
To encounter such pieces in unworn condition after more than four decades is exceptionally rare.
 
- c.1980s; 
- Never Pre-owned; new
- Gold plated gilt metal and moonstone cabochon stone
- In excellent vintage condition. No defect or damage or damage. Please see close up video for quality assurance.
- Measures: 44 cm total length
- Sourced from London, England.