Vivienne Westwood
Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace
The Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace is a silver-plated brass pendant necklace from Vivienne Westwood featuring an orb design inlaid with cubic zirconia crystals, an adjustable extender chain, and a lobster clasp. It is designed for everyday or special occasion wear, but requires careful maintenance: reviews note that the silver plating may wear over time and develop a patina, and that the necklace should be kept dry and stored in its dust bag to prevent tarnishing. Cleaning with mild soap, water, and a gentle brush is recommended to maintain its appearance.
- Material
- Silver-plated brass, Cubic zirconia
- Gender
- female
- Style
- glam, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Color
Size
Specifications
Vivienne Westwood Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace featuring iconic orb pendant with sparkling cubic zirconia crystals and silver-plated brass, adjustable chain.
Crystal-embellished orb pendant, adjustable chain with extender and clasp, silver-plated brass, comes in designer box.
- Material
- Silver-plated brass, Cubic zirconia
- Style
- glam, vintage
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Jewelry > Necklaces
Additional Attributes
- silver-plated brass construction
- cubic zirconia crystals
- adjustable chain with extender and clasp
- presented in a designer box
- iconic Vivienne Westwood orb design
- intricate crystal inlay
- shimmering pin detail
- feminine playful style
Product Insights
The Vivienne Westwood Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace delivers the brand’s iconic orb-and-safety-pin design in plated brass with cubic zirconia crystals that produce stronger rainbow flashes than diamond. Its chain adjusts from choker to collarbone length. The core tradeoff: at $295, it is a designer ornament that develops patina and may lose crystals if handled roughly, but with careful use—keeping it dry and stored in a dust bag—it can last years of wear, though many buyers suggest saving for sterling silver.
Verified claims
- Sparkle
- Cubic zirconia crystals have higher dispersion than diamond, producing stronger rainbow flashes.
- Care
- Buyers recommend keeping the necklace dry and stored in a dust bag to slow tarnish; clean with mild soap and soft brush if needed.
- Patina
- With proper care, this plated brass necklace lasts years of wear but develops patina and may lose crystals if handled roughly.
- Value
- At $295, this plated brass necklace with cubic zirconia is a designer ornament that will patina and must be worn gently.
- Cleaning
- Use mild soap and warm water with a soft brush; avoid bleach and acetone; dry with a jewelry cloth.
- Exposure prevention
- Keep away from water, perfume, and perspiration; store in a dust bag.
- Crystal retention
- Crystals may be glued and can fall out if snagged or worn roughly.
- Longevity
- With proper care, crystals and backing maintain sparkle for years; rough wear may cause crystals to fall out.
- Chain length
- Adjustable between choker (40 cm) and collarbone (44 cm) via extender.
- Pendant drape
- Multi-element pendant that drops lower is best paired with simple chains.
- Price perception
- At $295, buyers divided on value; many suggest saving for Westwood's sterling silver.
- Aging character
- Silver plating naturally wears to two-tone patina; with care, necklace lasts 1.5–2 years.
- Crystal security
- Two-year owner reports no crystal loss with careful use.
- Length adjustability
- Chain adjusts to 40cm choker or 44cm collarbone length.
- Design presence
- Orb-and-safety-pin design anchors layered chains and carries a punk edge.
- Crystal setting
- Cubic zirconia crystals may be glued and can fall out with rough wear.
- Design parity
- Same iconic orb and safety-pin motif as VW's sterling silver collections.
Product record
- Title
- Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace
- Brand
- Vivienne Westwood
- Price
- 295 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
A silver-tone necklace shown flat against a white background; a fine link chain connects to a small safety-pin style connector and a crystal-encrusted orb-shaped pendant with a surrounding ring.
- ChainDelicate silver-tone cable chain with small oval links visible from the top edges converging toward the pendant area; chain appears uniformly metallic and reflective.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.80 (medium); x 0.74 · y 0.03 · w 0.20 · h 0.80 (medium) - Safety-pin connectorA small safety-pin shaped connector sits on the right side of the chain above the pendant; the pin body and clasp area are decorated with small clear crystals.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Pendant shapeSmall orb-shaped pendant with a horizontal elliptical ring at its base creating a stylized planet or orb silhouette; a tiny crown or cross-like detail sits atop the orb.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Crystal embellishmentNumerous small clear faceted crystals are set across the pendant surface and on parts of the safety-pin connector, producing a sparkling, reflective texture.
2 regions
x 0.44 · y 0.74 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.62 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (high) - Bail and jump ringSmall circular jump ring links the pendant to the chain and connector; visible directly above the pendant.
1 region
x 0.49 · y 0.70 · w 0.06 · h 0.05 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a uniform white background with soft even lighting and minimal shadow; necklace positioned centered and photographed front-on.
- Background and lightingPlain white background with even, diffuse lighting and very soft shadowing beneath the pendant area.
- Shot compositionNecklace displayed flat and centered in frame with chain forming a wide V toward the pendant; image shows whole chain from near the top edges down to the pendant.
- Image qualityHigh resolution and sharp focus on pendant and connector; no visible packaging or props.
Colors
cool silver metallic· chain and metal components#EDEDEDclear crystal· crystals on pendant and connector#CBCBCB- ChainDelicate silver-tone cable chain with small oval links visible from the top edges converging toward the pendant area; chain appears uniformly metallic and reflective.
- 02
Product
Close-up of a fine silver-tone chain showing two parallel chain segments with a spring-loaded lobster clasp on one end and an oval metal tag on the other; chain links are uniform oval loops with a polished reflective finish.
- Chain linksTwo thin linked chains run diagonally across the image composed of small uniform oval links with a polished metallic surface and visible highlights and reflections.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.52 · w 0.78 · h 0.35 (high) - Lobster claspSpring-loaded lobster-style clasp in matching silver-tone metal attached to one chain end; clasp shows a hinged clasp arm and a small jump ring connecting to the chain.
1 region
x 0.60 · y 0.55 · w 0.20 · h 0.14 (high) - Oval tagSmall flat oval metal tag attached to the opposite chain end with an oval jump ring; tag surface is reflective and contains a very small stamped or engraved line of characters that are not clearly legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.74 · y 0.12 · w 0.19 · h 0.12 (high) - Connector ringRound jump ring linking a short chain extender segment to the main chain, visible near the upper-middle of the image.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.25 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Small stamped text (illegible)“Very small engraved or stamped characters visible on the oval tag but not readable at this scale.”Partial
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.14 · w 0.16 · h 0.08 (medium)
Other
Studio-style top-down product detail shot on a white background with soft directional lighting that creates subtle shadows and reflections from the metal chain.
- Shot compositionTop-down close-up framing with the chain arranged diagonally from lower-left toward upper-right, leaving ample negative space in the image.
- Background and surfaceSmooth white backdrop with soft, short shadows beneath the chain elements indicating even, diffuse lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting reflectionsBright specular highlights on chain links and hardware consistent with polished metal under soft studio lights; slight shadowing to the lower-right of chain elements.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.70 · h 0.45 (high)
Colors
polished silver· chain links#CCCCCCpolished silver· lobster clasp#CCCCCCpolished silver· oval tag#F5F5F5- Chain linksTwo thin linked chains run diagonally across the image composed of small uniform oval links with a polished metallic surface and visible highlights and reflections.
Documents & Data
Reddit Insights
3 threads · r/viviennewestwoodRedditors express mixed feelings about the Vivienne Westwood Lucrece Crystal Pendant Necklace, appreciating its design but frequently questioning the value of brass costume jewelry at its price point.
While some users report that the necklace holds up well with diligent care, many others consider it overpriced for brass and simulated crystals, noting issues like tarnishing and crystal loss.
Themes
Use Cases
- Everyday fashion accessory
- Special occasion wear
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Vivienne Westwood sterling silver jewelry
Multiple users recommend opting for VW's sterling silver pieces over brass for better durability and longevity.
vs Other luxury costume jewelry brands (e.g., Alexander McQueen)
VW is seen as reasonably priced within the luxury costume jewelry market, with similar material quality to other designer brands.
Source Threads
Satisfied owner shares 2-year experience with necklace
I have this necklace and I think it’s worth it. I’ve had it for roughly 2 years and I wear it to work pretty frequently (restaurant work) and it’s held up. Still has all the rhinestones, over time it has developed a patina because of the silver plating over the brass wearing away, but imo it adds to my love for it, nothing wrong with a well loved piece of jewelry. I just make sure not to sleep or shower with it on and it seems to have worked out well, it’s truly a staple piece in my jewelry collection!
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Mild soap and gentle brushing recommended for cleaning
You can use warm water and soap like Dawn. You might need a gentle bristle brush to really get rid of some grime, a baby’s toothbrush works well. Dry thoroughly and go over it with a jewelry cloth to finish polishing.
u/mcdonaldlargefryr/viviennewestwoodView thread →
Brass necklace holds up well with careful maintenance
I've only had my necklace for around a year and a half now, but it still looks as good as the day I got it. Anytime I'm not wearing it I keep it in the original dust bag that it came with and whenever I do wear it I just make sure to keep it clean and dry it off really well if it gets wet to try and prevent any tarnishing. The lack of silver options are kinda lame but if you take care of your brass pieces really well they should last you a good amount of time.
u/XxSnow101asxXr/viviennewestwoodView thread →