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The Material: Solid 14kt Yellow Gold. Hand-forged for weight and architectural presence.
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Construction: Completely hand made. Every link is formed, fused, filed, and finished by hand by the artist in NYC.
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Features: Threaded posts with screw-on backs for security & comfort.
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Dimensions: Measures 1.5 inches long.
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The Profile: Tuff and tender. A refined blend of 70s punk influence and classical chainsmithing techniques.
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The Origin: Johnny Valentine is an artist and chainsmith based in NYC. They live and work in a SoHo loft with poodles Ramona and Liberace.
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Care: 14kt gold is built for forever. Polish gently with a soft cloth to maintain its resonant warmth and structural integrity.
Description
The Johnny Valentine Chains Collection represents a return to the "slow," visceral craft of chainsmithing. Working solo in a SoHo studio, Johnny treats the link as the fundamental unit of skeletal architecture. By drawing on both classical chain techniques and the raw energy of 70s punk, they create a silhouette that is both timeless and transgressive. Every 14kt gold link is meticulously formed, fused, filed, and finished by hand—a process of focused, small-batch integrity in the heart of New York City.
True luxury is found in the transparency of the process and the weight of the metal. While Johnny Valentine is known for keeping the "chain game" sustainable with recycled silver, this 14kt gold edit represents the pinnacle of material honesty. These are resonant, high-density pieces designed to hold their value and structural integrity through every rhythm of a New York life. Without the use of synthetic shortcuts or plating, these chains rely on the natural strength of solid fine metals to sculpt a fit that is both secure and sophisticated.
