Light as Morning Dew

Delicate Antique Choker-Length Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1910


€ 1,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Delicate Antique Choker-Length Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1910
Delicate Antique Choker-Length Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1910
Description
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Among all jewels, the pearl has a very special status. Unlike minerals, it does not have to be cut, but is found in the form in which it is then used in jewellery. In addition, many myths surround their origin. As one German scholar noted in 1704: "Of the origin and growth of these pearls, various myths circulate among scholars / in that many agree with the old Plinio / that they would be generated from the dew / which drips into the opened shells". The comparison with the drops of the morning dew also came to mind when we saw the necklace here. Because the delicate necklace strings beautiful natural pearls with a delicate silvery luster in graduation. The small pearls tumble towards the center and become a little larger there. From this shape also comes the French name of this type of necklace. It is a necklace Chute, because in French this means as much as „fall“. The fine gold clasp with a platinum overlay sets a beautiful marquise cut dark blue sapphire and 18 rose cut diamonds and two more roses on the tulips, the thread pickup. A safety snap provides security when worn. The geometric shape of the clasp with the fine millegrains, as well as the use of platinum on gold, allow us to date the necklace to around 1910. Quote from the Museum Museorum Valentini, 1704, as quoted in from Liselotte Hansmann/Lenz Kriss-Rettenbeck: Amulett und Talisman. Erscheinungsform und Geschichte, Munich 1966, p. 110.
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Delicate Antique Choker-Length Natural Pearl Necklace, circa 1910
Light as Morning Dew
€ 1,980.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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