# Necklace - Modern Balloon Dog Pendant Necklace, 18K Gold Plated

## Balloon Dog | Childhood Fun Made Wearable

The **Modern Balloon Dog Necklace** translates **Jeff Koons' celebrated sculpture** into a wearable pendant. Cast in three dimensions and finished with 18K gold plating, the pendant captures the looping balloon form that Koons first created in 1994. The high-polish surface subtly reflects light, giving the small piece a sculptural presence without drawing excessive attention.

Few objects in contemporary art have the immediate recognition of **Koons' Balloon Dog sculptures**. Part of his Celebration series, the stainless steel originals are held in major museum collections, including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and The Broad in Los Angeles. These monumental works redefined the boundary between fine art and everyday imagery—a childhood balloon animal became a subject worthy of museum walls and serious critical attention. The necklace serves as a modest reference to that work and the broader shift in modern art toward familiar, accessible imagery.

This necklace is for the museum visitor, the modern art reader, and the person who values design in daily life. It works equally well at a gallery opening or worn casually. It is the kind of piece that prompts conversation without demanding it. It also makes a straightforward gift for anyone interested in contemporary art and jewelry.

Whether you know the work from a museum visit or simply appreciate bold, geometric design, this pendant brings that aesthetic into everyday wear.

## Details

-   18K gold plated pendant
-   Pendant height: 1 inch
-   Pendant length: 1 inch
-   Pendant depth: 1/4 inch
-   High-polish finish
-   Three-dimensional form
-   Lobster-claw clasp
-   Style number: EV1002

The necklace is part of the [**Museumize modern art collection**](/collections/modern-art), selected for those who integrate their interest in art into everyday life. Each piece connects to works and artists held in museum collections worldwide.

## Care

Care for the necklace by keeping it away from water, perfume, and prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the gold plating. Store it separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box to prevent scratching.

**For more reading:**

[Jeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture Series](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balloon_Dog)

[Childhood Balloon Dog as party favors and decor](https://twinkletwinklelittleparty.com/diy-balloon-dog-party-ideas/)

## Details

- **Price:** 11.95 USD
- **Vendor:** Everful
- **Type:** Museum Jewelry
- **Tags:** era-modern-art, interest-animals-cats-and-dogs, museum-jewelry, museum-jewelry-necklaces

## Variants

| Variant | Price | Available |
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| Default Title | 11.95 USD | In stock |

## Images

- Balloon Dog pendant on gold necklace, famous dog made from balloons
- Balloon Dog pendant on gold necklace shown on a model

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> Source: [Museumize.com](https://www.museumize.com/products/balloon-dog-necklace)
> Updated: 2026-06-03