Careless, but Elegant

Short Negligee Necklace with Diamonds Set in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910


€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
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Short Negligee Necklace with Diamonds Set in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
Short Negligee Necklace with Diamonds Set in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
Description
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Negligé necklace, lavallière - behind both terms is the same necklace. The first name alludes to the casual elegance of the asymmetrical jewelry, because it derives from the French word for careless. Where the second name comes from, however, jewelry history is divided on this. Either it refers to the actress Ève Lavallière, who loved to wear such necklaces. Or it derives from the Duchess Louise de La Vallière, who liked to tie men's ties into bows with ends of unequal length. In the present necklace, the two "loop ends" are set with old-cut diamonds, which are set into oscillation by the moveable pendulums, thus not only reflecting the light back many times, but virtually incorporating it into the design. The central form is cleverly designed as a visual continuation of the pendulums. The reduced lines with their round shadow gaps betray the graphic playfulness of Art Nouveau. Four smaller diamonds enrich the design with additional light reflections. Typical of the time, the pendant is crafted in platinum on gold while the delicate chain is made of silver. The rather short necklace is very well preserved and exemplifies the all-white, ethereal-loving jewelry taste of its time.
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Short Negligee Necklace with Diamonds Set in Gold & Platinum, ca. 1910
Careless, but Elegant
€ 1,790.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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