Antique Necklace with Natural Pearls and Diamonds in Rose Gold, German, c. 1900

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Antique Necklace with Natural Pearls and Diamonds in Rose Gold, German, c. 1900

€ 1,890.00 ^*

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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!

Lightheartedness was the ideal of the Belle Époque, the period between the late 19th century and the outbreak of World War I. It was no longer just the aristocracy who threw glittering parties. The middle class, having attained wealth and prestige through industrialization, also wanted to partake in the finer things in life. Glamorous balls, sparkling champagne glasses, and elegant salons defined the atmosphere of that era. Luxurious jewellery was an essential part of the magnificent wardrobe, conveying this spirit of life. The “knife wire” was a technical innovation of the late 19th century that made the aesthetic ideal of lightness possible. These are flat strips of precious metal that are presented with the narrow side facing upward. Viewed from above, they indeed appear as narrow as knife blades, yet they maintain stability in depth. The gemstones set on and along them—mostly diamonds—seem almost to float, drawing the eye entirely to the brilliance and fire of the stones. The knife-like bars form a centerpiece of delicate tendrils that widen here and there to accommodate diamonds. Some of these diamonds were likely taken from heirlooms, as their cuts are a good century older than the piece of jewellery itself. Three natural saltwater pearls are set along the central axis. A chain attaches at the sides, which can be worn in two different lengths. What is rare about this design is that the necklace is crafted entirely in rose gold, rather than—as is usually the case—in silver over gold. Based on its hallmarks and design language, the necklace was most likely made in Germany. We discovered it in southern Germany.

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€ 1,890.00 ^*

Content 1 piece

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