{"product_id":"balloon-dog-bling-necklace","title":"Necklace - Balloon Dog Bling Necklace, Gold Plated with Zircon","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBling and Sparkle | Balloon Dog Humor for Every Day\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eModern Balloon Dog Necklace with Zircon\u003c\/strong\u003e translates J\u003cstrong\u003eeff Koons' celebrated sculpture\u003c\/strong\u003e 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. Cubic zirconia accents trace the surface, adding subtle sparkle. The high-polish finish and stone details give the small piece presence without demanding attention.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eballoon dog begins as a memory\u003c\/strong\u003e. At children's parties and street corners, artists twist balloons into simple animals—dogs, swords, hats. These fleeting sculptures are forgotten as soon as the balloon deflates. In 1994, Jeff Koons took this humble childhood object and reimagined it in polished stainless steel. His Balloon Dog sculptures, part of his Celebration series, are now held in major museum collections including the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and The Broad in Los Angeles. Koons' work redefined what belongs in fine art: a childhood memory, elevated and made permanent. This necklace carries that same idea—something playful and ordinary transformed into something worth wearing and keeping.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThis necklace is for the person who remembers balloon animals, the museum visitor, the modern art reader, and anyone 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 with an interest in contemporary art and jewelry.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you know the work from a museum visit or simply appreciate bold, geometric design with a touch of sparkle, this pendant brings that aesthetic into everyday wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eDetails\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cul\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e18K gold plated pendant with cubic zirconia accents\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePendant height: 5\/8 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePendant width: 3\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003ePendant depth: 1\/4 inch\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eWeight: 1 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003e18-inch gold-plated chain with extender to 20 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eLobster-claw clasp\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\t\u003cli\u003eStyle number: EV1000\u003c\/li\u003e\r\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eThe necklace is part of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/modern-art\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMuseumize modern art collection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e, selected for those who integrate their interest in art into everyday life. Each piece connects to works and artists held in museum collections worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003eCare for the necklace by keeping it away from water, perfume, and prolonged direct sunlight to preserve the gold plating and zirconia sparkle. Store it separately in a soft pouch or jewelry box to prevent scratching.\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003ch2\u003eFor more reading:\u003c\/h2\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Balloon_Dog\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eJeff Koons Balloon Dog Sculpture Series\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/twinkletwinklelittleparty.com\/diy-balloon-dog-party-ideas\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eChildhood Balloon Dog as party favors and decor\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n","brand":"Everful","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43306473947249,"sku":"EV1000","price":13.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0615\/0537\/files\/fc982c17-cba0-4577-a31c-f1a04cf03ae1.jpg?v=1780528835","url":"https:\/\/www.museumize.com\/products\/balloon-dog-bling-necklace","provider":"Museumize.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}