Deliberately Careless

Elegant "Collier Négligé" of the Belle Époque with Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1910


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Elegant "Collier Négligé" of the Belle Époque with Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1910
Elegant "Collier Négligé" of the Belle Époque with Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1910
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This description was automatically translated from German. If you have any questions about this piece of jewellery, we will be happy to help!
Many jewellery ideas and designs that are at home all over the world today originally come from France, have French names and have retained their typical French flair to this day. This gold and platinum diamond necklace is one such piece: it is a so-called "negligee" necklace. It is no coincidence that the necklace has the same name as the more famous piece of women's underwear. Négligé means "untidy" or "careless" in French. So both are named after their shape. The morning dress is light and sensual, while the necklace features two pendants of different lengths, which are both elegant and casual and suggest that the goldsmith was not paying attention and had his mind elsewhere. As a necklace, the Négligé was particularly popular in the years shortly after 1900. The catalog of the jeweller F. Todt from Pforzheim for the year 1913/14 shows a large selection of such designs. This piece was also created at this time. It is made of gold with a platinum display side and sets two sparkling old-cut diamonds in the two pendulums. Small single cut diamonds set the remaining surfaces. A total of around 0.66 ct of diamonds are set. We liked the necklace because it is very finely and elegantly crafted and at the same time shines and sparkles beautifully in the light. According to its hallmark, the necklace was probably created in Germany. The chain was renewed in our workshop.
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Elegant "Collier Négligé" of the Belle Époque with Diamonds in Platinum, c. 1910
Deliberately Careless
€ 1,890.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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