Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace, Convertible into a Brooch, c. 1910

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Antique Aquamarine and Diamond Necklace, Convertible into a Brooch, c. 1910

€ 8,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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Description

This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!

The Belle Époque was a carefree time, a celebration of beauty and life. The western metropolises revelled in luxury, one last time before the terrible wars, giving the era its name in retrospect: La Belle Époque, the beautiful era. In keeping with the lifestyle of the time, wonderful pieces of jewellery were created in platinum and gold, set with diamonds and selected colored gemstones. Such jewellery was a must for elegant evening or formal dresses, evening receptions or important receptions - and there were many such occasions, especially in the winter months, when people spent time in the big cities to see and be seen. To ensure that the lady of the world did not appear equally adorned for every occasion, many pieces of jewellery were designed to be changeable: This white jewel, for example, can also be worn as a brooch or put on as a necklace. The chain and brooch pin are detachable for this purpose. At the center of the design is a large aquamarine cut into a drop, framed by diamonds in milgrains settings. It is held in place by an openwork gallery, which also allows plenty of light to reach the stone from the side, thus showcasing it perfectly. A further frame of diamonds nestles airily around this composition, crowned by a bow. The entire visible platinum is set with diamonds and adorned with milgrains and dissolves into white light. The choice of fine rose-cut diamonds is particularly beautiful, their watery shine wonderfully supporting the aquamarine, which derives its name from seawater, both visually and in terms of content. This luxurious piece of jewellery, with its cheerful design reminiscent of Marie Antoinette's time, came to us from a German noble estate, where it has spent the years since its creation.

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€ 8,490.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

Incl. VAT, Shipping

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