Vintage Links of London T-Strap High Heel Necklace in Sterling Silver

Some Links of London charms were sentimental, some symbolic, and others drew their appeal from the house’s ability to turn familiar objects into miniature silver designs with clarity and wit. Our vintage T-Strap High Heel Necklace belongs to that last group. Built around an original Links of London shoe charm, it transforms a classic stiletto silhouette into a finished sterling silver necklace that feels polished, playful and unmistakably of the house.

The original charm is crafted in sterling silver and modelled as a T-strap high heel, with the pointed toe, raised heel and delicate strap construction all clearly defined in miniature. The design is immediately recognisable, but it is also carefully resolved. Rather than relying on added ornament, Links of London allowed the form itself to carry the piece. That gives the charm a sculptural quality that remains elegant even as it nods to the glamour and confidence associated with the high heel.

The charm measures approximately 19mm in length, 14mm in height, 18mm in height including the jump ring, 7mm in width, and approximately 9mm in heel height. Those proportions give it a strong but balanced presence at the neck. It is long enough for the shoe silhouette to read clearly, yet still compact enough to remain easy to wear. The result is a necklace that feels complete in itself rather than merely adapted from bracelet scale.

In this necklace version, the original charm is presented on a sterling silver oval link chain measuring approximately 2mm in width and fitted with a 5mm bolt ring clasp. That pairing gives the piece a finished jewellery identity while preserving the flexibility that made Links of London charm designs so enduringly appealing. Because the charm is attached through the clasp, it may be removed, changed or worn with other compatible charms if desired. The necklace therefore retains something of the original charm language, even while offering the immediacy of a complete ready-to-wear piece.

The charm is fitted with the classic Links of London oval bail, measuring approximately 9mm by 7mm and carrying the three-ring logo. It is suitable for bracelets or necklaces up to approximately 5mm wide. The sole is also engraved with the Links of London three-ring logo, adding a discreet house detail to the underside of the design. This example is hallmarked with the LL sponsor’s mark, 925 and a date letter for 2010. It has been professionally cleaned and polished and remains in excellent vintage condition, with the silver presenting brightly and the sculptural details of the shoe remaining clearly defined.

As a necklace, the T-Strap High Heel takes on a slightly different character from its bracelet form. On a bracelet, it contributes to a wider arrangement of motifs and personal references. At the neck, it becomes more self-contained. The elongated outline becomes more prominent, the raised heel reads more strongly, and the whole design feels more pendant-like in presence. That gives the piece a stronger sense of completion while preserving the wit of the original concept.

Vintage Links of London T Strap High Heel Shoe Charm Sterling Silver 2010

Links of London created a series of shoe charms, including peep-toe, slingback, Mary Jane and T-Strap versions, each celebrating a different side of style. The T-Strap is among the more elegant silhouettes in that group. Its line is particularly clean, and the open strap detail gives the miniature shoe a little extra lightness. That combination of polish and recognisability is part of what makes the design so effective.

Vintage Links of London T Strap High Heel Shoe Charm Sterling Silver 2010

What is especially characteristic here is the way Links of London handled a fashion motif with restraint. The subject is playful, certainly, but the execution remains disciplined. The shoe is reduced to its essential lines, the silver finish is left to speak for itself, and the overall form remains poised rather than theatrical. That ability to take an everyday icon and translate it into something wearable and collectible was one of the house’s consistent strengths.

Close detail of the sterling silver oval link chain and bolt ring clasp used on our charm necklaces.

For collectors, this necklace offers several forms of appeal at once. It preserves an authentic vintage Links of London charm with full house hallmarking, presents it as a finished necklace that is immediately wearable, and retains the removable character that keeps it connected to the original charm system. It is therefore both a complete object and part of the broader collecting language of The Vault.

Reverse view of our sterling silver oval link necklace chain with bolt ring clasp.

The Vintage Links of London T-Strap High Heel Necklace in Sterling Silver brings together glamour, sculptural clarity and wearability in one compact design. Presented as a finished necklace while preserving the flexibility of the original charm, it offers a polished way to wear one of the more stylish and characterful motifs from the Links of London archive.