Victorian Florals

Enchanting Gold and Natural Pearl Necklace, British, c. 1900


€ 2,390.00 *
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Enchanting Gold and Natural Pearl Necklace, British, c. 1900
Enchanting Gold and Natural Pearl Necklace, British, c. 1900
Description
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In the years around 1900, pearls were particularly popular, as their melting luster went perfectly with the delicate pastel colors and soft silk fabrics that dominated fashion in the fin de siècle. Necklaces worn close to the neck and made of delicately curved gold in delicate floral shapes were particularly popular. This necklace from the turn of the last century is a particularly beautiful example of this type of jewelry. The piece dates from late Victorian England and is in wonderful condition. It is made of 15-karat gold and features a lavish setting of natural pearls on its centerpiece. A graceful blossom forms the starting point of the floral arrangement, from which delicate leafy tendrils and other flowers grow. A glance at contemporary jewelers' catalogs shows just how fashionable and varied such pearl necklaces in gold were in Great Britain. Here we show a page from the catalog published in 1900 by Forma Mappin & Webb from London, which advertises numerous "necklets" richly set with pearls: as the bottom line regretfully informs us, the price of pearls had unfortunately risen sharply in the meantime due to the strong demand... Our necklace is in first-class condition. For dating, we also recommend a look at David Bennett/Daniela Mascetti: Understanding Jewellery, London 2010, p. 216, where you will find comparative pieces and further information.
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Enchanting Gold and Natural Pearl Necklace, British, c. 1900
Victorian Florals
€ 2,390.00 *
Content 1 piece
Incl. VAT, Shipping
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