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Special Hinged Oval Chain
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Special Hinged Oval Chain
An oval-link chain built on Ilene Joy’s signature hinged construction. Each oval link is individually hinged to the next, so the chain articulates and moves as one fluid piece — lying smooth and flat to the body with a liquid, ribbon-like drape. The hinging is what gives the necklace its weight, its seamless line, and its movement, and it is what lets the piece carry charms and a Magic Middle without kinking or twisting.
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A commission, not a checkout.
Every piece is created at our Los Angeles bench. Hand-finished, signed, and traced. Made for you, by name.
2-4
weeks, hand-finished
LA
atelier care, every piece
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concierge, on call
Atelier care.
Ilene Joy stands behind every piece we make. Should your jewelry ever need to be reviewed, adjusted, or cared for, the atelier is here to help.
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A second opinion before you commit. Have a sizing question, a sourcing thought, or an unusual idea? Speak with the concierge before you order.
In your package
i
The hand-finished commission
ii
Luxuriously packaged presentation
iii
Care kit (cloth & pouch)
iv
Provenance card, signed
v
Insured, signature shipping
From screen to collarbone
- I You create Today
- II Piece created and stones set Week 1
- III Hand-finished & polished Weeks 2–3
- IV Yours, signed Week 4
Details and questions
Special Hinged Oval Chain: price, gold and how it is made
The Special Hinged Oval Chain by Ilene Joy is a charm necklace you design yourself in solid gold: choose the length, add charms and medallions, and see it on a model before it is made to order in Los Angeles. The necklace is $16,914 to $25,184 before charms, which are priced separately.
Design it and see it on before we make it: How Design your own works
About the Special Hinged Oval Chain
An oval-link chain built on Ilene Joy’s signature hinged construction. Each oval link is individually hinged to the next, so the chain articulates and moves as one fluid piece — lying smooth and flat to the body with a liquid, ribbon-like drape. The hinging is what gives the necklace its weight, its seamless line, and its movement, and it is what lets the piece carry charms and a Magic Middle without kinking or twisting.
At a glance
- Price
- $16,914 to $25,184 (USD) for the necklace, depending on length. Charms and medallions are priced separately; the builder shows the total as you design.
- Gold and sizes
- Solid gold; 16, 20 or 24 inch lengths.
- Made to order
- Made in our Los Angeles atelier after you order, typically ready in 2 to 4 weeks.
- Shipping
- Domestic shipping is complimentary and fully insured.
- Returns
- The Special Hinged Oval Chain is a custom piece, made for you after you order. Under our refund policy, custom pieces are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Read the full refund policy.
- The Atelier
- Ilene Joy is a Los Angeles fine jewelry Atelier, founded in 1996; every piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles.
Questions
How much is the Special Hinged Oval Chain?
The necklace is $16,914 to $25,184 (USD), depending on length. Charms and medallions are priced separately, and the builder shows the total as you design.
Which gold and sizes can I choose?
Solid gold; 16, 20 or 24 inch lengths.
How long does it take, and how is it shipped?
It is made to order in our Los Angeles atelier and is typically ready in 2 to 4 weeks. Domestic shipping is complimentary and fully insured.
Can I see it before it is made?
Yes. Design it and see it on before we make it: in the builder you place each charm on the chain, then switch to On model to see the chain and charms you chose shown on a model before it is made (a close visual guide; every detail is confirmed with you after you order). The price updates with every change.
What is the return policy?
The Special Hinged Oval Chain is a custom piece, made for you after you order. Under our refund policy, custom pieces are final sale and cannot be returned or exchanged. Read the full refund policy.
Who makes it?
Ilene Joy is a Los Angeles fine jewelry Atelier, founded in 1996; every piece is handcrafted in Los Angeles.